Question 1

Is S61 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S61 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S61 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S61 represents Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code S61 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code S61 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S61?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S61 is section:S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from S61?

Accepted Answer

Code S61 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: open fracture of wrist, hand and finger (S62.- with 7th character B); traumatic amputation of wrist and hand (S68.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with S61 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does S61 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, S61 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter), D (subsequent encounter), S (sequela). Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., S61XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

S612026

Excludes12Not coded together

Excludes25Not included here

Code Also1Consider additional code

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes2Additional information

7th Character Extensions3Encounter type specifiers