S50.879ABillable
Other superficial bite of unspecified forearm, initial encounter
Short description: Other superficial bite of unspecified forearm, init encntr
- 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 S50.879A?
S50.879A is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other superficial bite of unspecified forearm, initial encounter.
Is S50.879A a billable code?
Yes. S50.879A is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S50.879A in?
S50.879A falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S50.879A become effective?
S50.879A has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S50.879A?
S50.879A belongs to category S50, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.