S61.50
Non-billableUnspecified open wound of wrist
Unspecified open wound of wrist
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 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)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified open wound of wrist?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified open wound of wrist is S61.50. The full clinical description is "Unspecified open wound of wrist". S61.50 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S61.50 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S61.50 represents "Unspecified open wound of wrist". 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 S61.50 a billable code?
No, S61.50 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 S61.50.
What chapter is S61.50 in?
S61.50 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S61.50?
S61.50 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 S61.50?
S61.50 has 3 child codes, including: S61.501 (Unspecified open wound of right wrist), S61.502 (Unspecified open wound of left wrist), S61.509 (Unspecified open wound of unspecified wrist).
Are additional codes required with S61.50?
Yes, when using S61.50 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S61.50?
S61.50 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0432966. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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