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S61.049

Non-billable

Puncture wound w foreign body of thmb w/o damage to nail

Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified thumb without damage to nail

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S60-S69

Parent Code

S61.04

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • open fracture of wrist, hand and finger (S62.- with 7th character B)
  • traumatic amputation of wrist and hand (S68.-)
  • open wound of thumb with damage to nail (S61.1-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any associated wound infection

Child Codes (3)

S61.049A

Pnctr w foreign body of thmb w/o damage to nail, init

BillableS61.049D

Pnctr w foreign body of thmb w/o damage to nail, subs

BillableS61.049S

Pnctr w foreign body of thmb w/o damage to nail, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for puncture wound w foreign body of thmb w/o damage to nail?

The ICD-10-CM code for puncture wound w foreign body of thmb w/o damage to nail is S61.049. The full clinical description is "Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified thumb without damage to nail". S61.049 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S61.049 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S61.049 represents "Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified thumb without damage to nail". 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 S61.049 a billable code?

No, S61.049 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S61.049.

What chapter is S61.049 in?

S61.049 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S61.049?

S61.049 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 2 more.

What are the subcategories under S61.049?

S61.049 has 3 child codes, including: S61.049A (Pnctr w foreign body of thmb w/o damage to nail, init), S61.049D (Pnctr w foreign body of thmb w/o damage to nail, subs), S61.049S (Pnctr w foreign body of thmb w/o damage to nail, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S61.049?

Yes, when using S61.049 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S61.049?

S61.049 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2849700. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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