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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for forearm contusion

S50.1

Contusion of forearm

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Contusion (skin surface intact) › forearm”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding forearm contusion

The ICD-10-CM code for forearm contusion is S50.1 (Contusion of forearm).

Within S50 (superficial injury of elbow and forearm), S50.1 is specifically for contusion of forearm. Related codes cover contusion of elbow (S50.0), other superficial injuries of elbow (S50.3), other superficial injuries of forearm (S50.8) and unspecified superficial injury of elbow and forearm (S50.9).

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 forearm contusion codes (official index)

  • elbow only

Common questions about forearm contusion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for forearm contusion?

S50.1 — Contusion of forearm (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S50.1 billable?

No. S50.1 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.