S61.209D

S61.209D: Unspecified open wound of unspecified finger without damage to nail, subsequent encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt

S61.209D is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for unspecified open wound of unspecified finger without damage to nail, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check S61.209D with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "D": subsequent encounter

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S61

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S61.209D

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on S61.2: Open wound of other finger without damage to nail

open wound of finger involving nail (matrix) (S61.3-)

Written on S61: Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers

open fracture of wrist, hand and finger (S62.- with 7th character B)
traumatic amputation of wrist and hand (S68.-)

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S61.209D

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on S61.2: Open wound of other finger without damage to nail

open wound of thumb without damage to nail (S61.0-)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.