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S61.2

Non-billable

Open wound of other finger without damage to nail

Open wound of other finger 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

Child Codes

6

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 finger involving nail (matrix) (S61.3-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • open wound of thumb without damage to nail (S61.0-)

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 (6)

S61.20

Unsp open wound of other finger without damage to nail

S61.21

Laceration w/o foreign body of finger without damage to nail

S61.22

Laceration with foreign body of finger w/o damage to nail

S61.23

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

S61.24

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

S61.25

Open bite of finger without damage to nail

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S61.2?

ICD-10-CM code S61.2 represents "Open wound of other finger without damage to nail". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S61.2 a billable code?

No, S61.2 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 S61.2.

What chapter is S61.2 in?

S61.2 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S61.2?

S61.2 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 S61.2?

S61.2 has 6 child codes, including: S61.20 (Unsp open wound of other finger without damage to nail), S61.21 (Laceration w/o foreign body of finger without damage to nail), S61.22 (Laceration with foreign body of finger w/o damage to nail), S61.23 (Puncture wound w/o foreign body of finger w/o damage to nail), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S61.2?

Yes, when using S61.2 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S61.2?

S61.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2849798. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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