Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for skin laceration includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Skin Laceration
Use ICD-10 code S61.211A for laceration of right thumb with nail damage, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Accidental puncture/laceration during procedure
Use when the laceration is iatrogenic.
The ICD-10 code for a skin laceration depends on the location and specifics, such as S61.211A for a right thumb laceration with nail damage.
Document the location, size, depth, presence of foreign body, and repair method of the laceration for accurate coding.