Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for left thumb laceration includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Thumb Laceration
Use ICD-10 code S61.112A for laceration without foreign body of left thumb, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Retained foreign body
Use when foreign body is confirmed to be retained after initial treatment.
The ICD-10 code for a left thumb laceration without foreign body is S61.112A, and with foreign body is S61.122A.
Document the exact location, laterality, presence of foreign body, nail involvement, and depth of the laceration for accurate coding.