S57.80 ICD-10-CM Code: Crushing injury of unspecified forearm
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S57.80 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- crushing injury of wrist and hand (S67.-)
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
Use Additional Code
Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.
- Use additional code(s) for all associated injuries
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S57.80 be billed directly?
No. S57.80 (Crushing injury of unspecified forearm) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S57.80 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S57.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S57.80 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S57.02 — Crushing injury of left elbow
- S57.02XA — Crushing injury of left elbow, initial encounter
- S57.02XD — Crushing injury of left elbow, subsequent encounter
- S57.02XS — Crushing injury of left elbow, sequela
- S57.8 — Crushing injury of forearm
- S57.80XA — Crushing injury of unspecified forearm, initial encounter
- S57.80XD — Crushing injury of unspecified forearm, subsequent encounter
- S57.80XS — Crushing injury of unspecified forearm, sequela
- S57.81 — Crushing injury of right forearm
- S57.81XA — Crushing injury of right forearm, initial encounter