S50.852D – Superficial foreign body of left forearm, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the elbow and forearm

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S50.852D

Code: S50.852D (claims format: S50852D)
Description: Superficial foreign body of left forearm, subsequent encounter
Short description: Superficial foreign body of left forearm, subs encntr
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: S50-S59 Injuries to the elbow and forearm
Parent codes: S50 › S50.8 › S50.85 › S50.852

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

S50 – Superficial injury of elbow and forearm

Excludes2 (not included here):

superficial injury of wrist and hand (S60.-)

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S50

S50.85 – Superficial foreign body of forearm

Applicable to:

Splinter in the forearm

Block S50-S59

Excludes2 (not included here):

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
frostbite (T33-T34)
injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Related codes in S50.852

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S50.852D?

S50.852D is the ICD-10-CM code for superficial foreign body of left forearm, subsequent encounter, in the block S50-S59 (Injuries to the elbow and forearm).

Is S50.852D a billable code?

Yes. S50.852D is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S50.852D belong to?

It belongs to category S50 – Superficial injury of elbow and forearm.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.