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ICD-10-CM Code for Open bite of unspecified finger without damage to nail S61.259

ICD-10 code S61.259 for Open bite of unspecified finger without damage to nail is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

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Open bite of unspecified finger without damage to nail

S61.25

Excludes1: superficial bite of finger (S60.46-, S60.47-)

S61.2

Excludes1: open wound of finger involving nail (matrix) (S61.3-)

Excludes2: open wound of thumb without damage to nail (S61.0-)

S61

Excludes1: open fracture of wrist, hand and finger (S62.- with 7th character B)
traumatic amputation of wrist and hand (S68.-)

Code also: any associated wound infection

 
S61.259 Open bite of unspecified finger without damage to nail
Child Code
Open bite of unspecified finger without damage to nail, initial encounter
Child Code
Open bite of unspecified finger without damage to nail, subsequent encounter
Child Code
Open bite of unspecified finger without damage to nail, sequela

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