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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S61.205A ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified open wound of left ring finger without damage to nail, initial encounter

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

S61.205A

Unspecified open wound of left ring finger without damage to nail, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S61.205A sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)

  3. 3

    Category S61

    Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers

  4. 4

    Subcategory S61.205

    Unspecified open wound of left ring finger without damage to nail

  5. 5

    Code S61.205A

    Unspecified open wound of left ring finger without damage to nail, initial encounter

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S61.205A.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S61.205A.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S61.205A.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S61.205A.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for S61.205A.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S61.205A mean?

S61.205A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Unspecified open wound of left ring finger without damage to nail, initial encounter.”

Is S61.205A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S61.205A has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is S61.205A located in ICD-10-CM?

S61.205A is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69) (S60–S69), under category S61, Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers and subcategory S61.205, Unspecified open wound of left ring finger without damage to nail.

What coding notes are listed for S61.205A?

No inclusion terms are listed for S61.205A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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