Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S51.002 is the diagnosis code for Unspecified open wound of left elbow. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the elbow and forearm" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S51.002 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S51.002 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S51.002 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Unspecified open wound of left elbow". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S51.002 is S51.00 ("Unspecified open wound of elbow"). S51.002 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S51.002 is located in Section S50-S59 — "Injuries to the elbow and forearm" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S51.002 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Unspecified open wound of left elbow" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified open wound of left elbow is S51.002.
Yes, S51.002 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S51.002 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S51.002 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.