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S91.25

Non-billable

Open bite of toe with damage to nail

Open bite of toe with 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

S90-S99

Parent Code

S91.2

Child Codes

7

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Bite of toe with damage to nail NOS

Excludes 1

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

  • birth trauma (P10-P15)
  • obstetric trauma (O70-O71)
  • open fracture of ankle, foot and toes (S92.-with 7th character B)
  • traumatic amputation of ankle and foot (S98.-)
  • superficial bite of toe (S90.46-, S90.47-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • fracture of ankle and malleolus (S82.-)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

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 (7)

S91.251

Open bite of right great toe with damage to nail

S91.252

Open bite of left great toe with damage to nail

S91.253

Open bite of unspecified great toe with damage to nail

S91.254

Open bite of right lesser toe(s) with damage to nail

S91.255

Open bite of left lesser toe(s) with damage to nail

S91.256

Open bite of unspecified lesser toe(s) with damage to nail

S91.259

Open bite of unspecified toe(s) with damage to nail

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for open bite of toe with damage to nail?

The ICD-10-CM code for open bite of toe with damage to nail is S91.25. The full clinical description is "Open bite of toe with damage to nail". S91.25 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S91.25 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S91.25 represents "Open bite of toe with 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 S91.25 a billable code?

No, S91.25 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under S91.25.

What chapter is S91.25 in?

S91.25 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S91.25?

S91.25 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); open fracture of ankle, foot and toes (S92.-with 7th character B); and 2 more.

What are the subcategories under S91.25?

S91.25 has 7 child codes, including: S91.251 (Open bite of right great toe with damage to nail), S91.252 (Open bite of left great toe with damage to nail), S91.253 (Open bite of unspecified great toe with damage to nail), S91.254 (Open bite of right lesser toe(s) with damage to nail), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with S91.25?

Yes, when using S91.25 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S91.25?

S91.25 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2866879, C2866880. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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