ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 881.20
Diagnosis Code: 881.20 (Raw: 88120)
Description: Open wound of forearm, with tendon involvement
Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)
Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference
CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.
Overview & Historical Usage
ICD-9-CM code 881.20 is designated for Open wound of forearm, with tendon involvement. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.