S61.257 ICD-10-CM Code: Open bite of left little finger without damage to nail
S61.257 isn’t billable on its own. Choose one of the 3 billable codes beneath it, the one the documentation supports.
Official description
S61.257Open bite of left little finger without damage to nail
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Billable codes under S61.257
S61.257 can’t be reported on its own. Choose the code below that matches what the note documents.
Coding tips for S61.257
The same condition on the other side
This code carries the side. Use the one the note supports; codes for an unspecified side should rarely be used.
Where S61.257 sits
- 1
Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- 2
Section
Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)
- 3
Category S61
Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers
- 4
Subcategory S61.25
Open bite of finger without damage to nail
- 5
Code S61.257
Open bite of left little finger without damage to nail
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S61.257.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S61.257.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S61.257.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S61.257.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S61.257.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S61.257 mean?
S61.257 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Open bite of left little finger without damage to nail.”
Is S61.257 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S61.257 has 3 billable codes beneath it in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S61.257 located in ICD-10-CM?
S61.257 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 S61.25, Open bite of finger without damage to nail.
What coding notes are listed for S61.257?
No inclusion terms are listed for S61.257 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.