ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for elbow bite
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Bite (s) (animal) (human) › elbow”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding elbow bite
The ICD-10-CM code for elbow bite is S51.05 (Open bite of elbow). The official index lists 2 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S51.05.
Within S51.0 (open wound of elbow), S51.05 is specifically for open bite of elbow. Related codes cover unspecified open wound of elbow (S51.00), laceration without foreign body of elbow (S51.01), laceration with foreign body of elbow (S51.02), puncture wound without foreign body of elbow (S51.03) and puncture wound with foreign body of elbow (S51.04).
Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.
Don't report S51.05 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: superficial bite of elbow (S50.36, S50.37).
More specific elbow bite codes (official index)
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for S51.05)
Common questions about elbow bite ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for elbow bite?
- S51.05 — Open bite of elbow (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S50.37, S50.36.
What is the ICD-10 code for superficial nec elbow bite?
- S50.37 — Other superficial bite of elbow (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S51.05 billable?
- No. S51.05 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.