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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for forearm crush

S57.8

Crushing injury of forearm

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Crush, crushed, crushing › forearm”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding forearm crush

The ICD-10-CM code for forearm crush is S57.8 (Crushing injury of forearm).

Within S57 (crushing injury of elbow and forearm), S57.8 is specifically for crushing injury of forearm. Related codes cover elbow (S57.0).

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.

Use an additional code(s) for all associated injuries.

Common questions about forearm crush ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for forearm crush?

S57.8 — Crushing injury of forearm (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S57.8 billable?

No. S57.8 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.