S61
Non-billableOpen wound of wrist, hand and fingers
Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated wound infection
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (6)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for open wound of wrist, hand and fingers?
The ICD-10-CM code for open wound of wrist, hand and fingers is S61. The full clinical description is "Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers". S61 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S61 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S61 represents “Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S61 a billable code?
No, S61 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S61.
What chapter is S61 in?
S61 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S61?
S61 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); open fracture of wrist, hand and finger (S62.- with 7th character B); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under S61?
S61 has 6 child codes, including: S61.0 (Open wound of thumb without damage to nail), S61.1 (Open wound of thumb with damage to nail), S61.2 (Open wound of other finger without damage to nail), S61.3 (Open wound of other finger with damage to nail), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S61?
Yes, when using S61, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S61?
S61 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2849637. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S61 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like open wound of wrist, hand and fingers affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S61?
S61 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC52.2 (Multiple open wounds of wrist or hand).
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