S50.872DBillable
Other superficial bite of left forearm, subsequent encounter
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S50
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S50
S50Superficial injury of elbow and forearmS50.0Contusion of elbowS50.00Contusion of unspecified elbowS50.00XAContusion of unspecified elbow, initial encounterYesS50.00XDContusion of unspecified elbow, subsequent encounterYesS50.00XSContusion of unspecified elbow, sequelaYesS50.01Contusion of right elbowS50.01XAContusion of right elbow, initial encounterYesS50.01XDContusion of right elbow, subsequent encounterYesS50.01XSContusion of right elbow, sequelaYesS50.02Contusion of left elbowS50.02XAContusion of left elbow, initial encounterYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S50.872D?
S50.872D is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other superficial bite of left forearm, subsequent encounter.
Is S50.872D a billable code?
Yes. S50.872D is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S50.872D in?
S50.872D falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S50.872D become effective?
S50.872D has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S50.872D?
S50.872D belongs to category S50, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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