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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for elbow wound

S51.00

Unspecified open wound of elbow

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Wound, open › elbow”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding elbow wound

The ICD-10-CM code for elbow wound is S51.00 (Unspecified open wound of elbow).

Within S51.0, choose S51.00 (Unspecified open wound of elbow) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: 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), puncture wound with foreign body of elbow (S51.04) and open bite of elbow (S51.05).

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.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

More specific elbow wound codes (official index)

  • bite
  • laceration
  • puncture

Common questions about elbow wound ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for elbow wound?

S51.00 — Unspecified open wound of elbow (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S51.00 billable?

No. S51.00 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.