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S61.253

Non-billable

Open bite of left middle finger without damage to nail

Open bite of left middle 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

S61.25

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 finger involving nail (matrix) (S61.3-)
  • superficial bite of finger (S60.46-, S60.47-)

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 (3)

S61.253A

Open bite of left middle finger w/o damage to nail, init

BillableS61.253D

Open bite of left middle finger w/o damage to nail, subs

BillableS61.253S

Open bite of left middle finger w/o damage to nail, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for open bite of left middle finger without damage to nail?

The ICD-10-CM code for open bite of left middle finger without damage to nail is S61.253. The full clinical description is "Open bite of left middle finger without damage to nail". S61.253 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S61.253 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S61.253 represents "Open bite of left middle finger 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 S61.253 a billable code?

No, S61.253 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 S61.253.

What chapter is S61.253 in?

S61.253 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S61.253?

S61.253 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 3 more.

What are the subcategories under S61.253?

S61.253 has 3 child codes, including: S61.253A (Open bite of left middle finger w/o damage to nail, init), S61.253D (Open bite of left middle finger w/o damage to nail, subs), S61.253S (Open bite of left middle finger w/o damage to nail, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S61.253?

Yes, when using S61.253 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S61.253?

S61.253 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2850022. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.