Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S51.839 is the diagnosis code for Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified forearm. 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 S51.839 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S51.839 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S51.839 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified forearm". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S51.839 is S51.83 ("Puncture wound without foreign body of forearm"). S51.839 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S51.839 is located in Section S50-S59 — "Injuries to the elbow and forearm" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S51.839 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified forearm" 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 Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified forearm is S51.839.
Yes, S51.839 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S51.839 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S51.839 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.