S61.344
Non-billablePuncture wound w foreign body of r rng fngr w damage to nail
Puncture wound with foreign body of right ring finger with damage to nail
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 Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated wound infection
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(9)
S61.340Puncture wound w foreign body of r idx fngr w damage to nail
S61.341Puncture wound w foreign body of l idx fngr w damage to nail
S61.342Pnctr w foreign body of r mid finger w damage to nail
S61.343Pnctr w foreign body of l mid finger w damage to nail
S61.345Puncture wound w foreign body of l rng fngr w damage to nail
S61.346Pnctr w foreign body of r little finger w damage to nail
S61.347Pnctr w foreign body of l little finger w damage to nail
S61.348Puncture wound w foreign body of oth finger w damage to nail
S61.349Pnctr w foreign body of unsp finger w damage to nail
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for puncture wound w foreign body of r rng fngr w damage to nail?
The ICD-10-CM code for puncture wound w foreign body of r rng fngr w damage to nail is S61.344. The full clinical description is "Puncture wound with foreign body of right ring finger with damage to nail". S61.344 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S61.344 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S61.344 represents “Puncture wound with foreign body of right ring finger 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 S61.344 a billable code?
No, S61.344 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 S61.344.
What chapter is S61.344 in?
S61.344 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S61.344?
S61.344 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 S61.344?
S61.344 has 3 child codes, including: S61.344A (Pnctr w foreign body of r rng fngr w damage to nail, init), S61.344D (Pnctr w foreign body of r rng fngr w damage to nail, subs), S61.344S (Pnctr w foreign body of r rng fngr w damage to nail, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S61.344?
Yes, when using S61.344, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S61.344?
S61.344 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2850237. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S61.344 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like puncture wound w foreign body of r rng fngr w damage to nail affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S61.344?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S61.344 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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