S61.356A ICD-10-CM Code: Open bite of right little finger with 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
S61.356AOpen bite of right little finger with damage to nail, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S61.356A sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)
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Category S61
Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers
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Subcategory S61.356
Open bite of right little finger with damage to nail
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Code S61.356A
Open bite of right little finger with damage to nail, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S61.356A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S61.356A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S61.356A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S61.356A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S61.356A.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S61.356A mean?
S61.356A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Open bite of right little finger with damage to nail, initial encounter.”
Is S61.356A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S61.356A 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 S61.356A located in ICD-10-CM?
S61.356A 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 S61.356, Open bite of right little finger with damage to nail.
What coding notes are listed for S61.356A?
No inclusion terms are listed for S61.356A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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