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ICD-10 CM Code S61.251

S61.251 Open bite of left index finger without damage to nail

Inclusion Term

Bite of finger without damage to nail NOS

Excludes Type 1

superficial bite of finger (S60.46-, S60.47-)
open wound of finger involving nail (matrix) (S61.3-)
open fracture of wrist, hand and finger (S62.- with 7th character B)
traumatic amputation of wrist and hand (S68.-)

Excludes Type 2

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

7th Character

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

A - initial encounter
D - subsequent encounter
S - sequela

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