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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Thumb Laceration

ICD-10 Coding for Thumb Laceration

S61.011A
S61.021A
S61.311A

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

Also Known as:
Laceration of the thumb
Thumb cut
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Thumb Laceration

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Thumb Laceration

Use ICD-10 code S61.011A for laceration without foreign body of right thumb, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Laceration without foreign body of right thumb, initial encounter

Billable Code
S61.011A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Laceration without foreign body confirmed by physical exam

Applicable To

  • • Superficial laceration of right thumb

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality and presence of foreign body are clearly documented.

Laceration with foreign body of right thumb, initial encounter

Billable Code
S61.021A
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Laceration with retained foreign body

Important Notes

  • • Document the type and removal status of the foreign body.

Laceration with tendon involvement of right thumb, initial encounter

Billable Code
S61.311A
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Laceration involving tendon of right thumb

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies tendon involvement.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z18.02

Retained wood foreign body

Use when a retained wood foreign body is confirmed in the thumb.

Z18.03

Retained glass foreign body

Use when a retained glass foreign body is confirmed in the thumb.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a thumb laceration?

The ICD-10 code for a thumb laceration without a foreign body is S61.011A, while with a foreign body it is S61.021A.

How do you code a thumb laceration with tendon involvement?

For a thumb laceration with tendon involvement, use ICD-10 code S61.311A.

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