S50.872A
✓ BillableOther superficial bite of left forearm, initial encounter
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • open bite of forearm (S51.84)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • superficial injury of wrist and hand (S60.-)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S50.872A represents other superficial bite of left forearm, initial encounter. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that S50.872A has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S50.872A?
ICD-10-CM code S50.872A is "Other superficial bite of left forearm, initial encounter". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S50.872A a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, S50.872A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What codes are excluded with S50.872A?
S50.872A has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Can S50.872A be coded with other codes?
S50.872A has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in S50.872
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)