S51.022A – Laceration with foreign body of left elbow, initial encounter

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S51.022A

Code: S51.022A (claims format: S51022A)
Description: Laceration with foreign body of left elbow, initial encounter
Short description: Laceration with foreign body of left elbow, init 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: S51 › S51.0 › S51.02 › S51.022

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.

S51 – Open wound of elbow and forearm

Excludes1 (not coded here):

open fracture of elbow and forearm (S52.- with open fracture 7th character)
traumatic amputation of elbow and forearm (S58.-)

Excludes2 (not included here):

open wound of wrist and hand (S61.-)

Code also:

any associated wound infection

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S51

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 S51.022

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S51.022A?

S51.022A is the ICD-10-CM code for laceration with foreign body of left elbow, initial encounter, in the block S50-S59 (Injuries to the elbow and forearm).

Is S51.022A a billable code?

Yes. S51.022A is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S51.022A belong to?

It belongs to category S51 – Open wound 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.