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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Laceration of Left Index Finger

ICD-10 Coding for Laceration of Left Index Finger

S61.211A
S61.212A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for laceration of left index finger includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Cut on Left Index Finger
Left Index Finger Wound
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Laceration of Left Index Finger

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Laceration of Left Index Finger

Use ICD-10 code S61.211A for laceration without foreign body of left index finger without damage to nail, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Laceration without foreign body of left index finger without damage to nail, initial encounter

Billable Code
S61.211A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • Superficial laceration without nail involvement

Applicable To

  • • Superficial laceration of left index finger

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of nail damage and foreign bodies.

Laceration with damage to nail of left index finger, initial encounter

Billable Code
S61.212A
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Laceration involving nail bed

Important Notes

  • • Ensure nail damage is clearly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W25.XXXA

Contact with sharp glass, initial encounter

Use to describe the external cause of the laceration.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code a laceration on the left index finger?

For a laceration on the left index finger without nail damage, use ICD-10 code S61.211A. If nail damage is present, use S61.212A.

What is the ICD-10 code for a left index finger laceration with nail damage?

The ICD-10 code for a left index finger laceration with nail damage is S61.212A.

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