ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S61.1
Open wound of thumb with damage to nail
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S61.1
superficial bite of thumb (S60.36-, S60.37-)
Bite of thumb with damage to nail NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S61.1 (Open wound of thumb with damage to nail)
ICD-10-CM code S61.1 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S61.1 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S61.1 - Open wound of thumb with damage to nail. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Open wound of thumb with damage to nail.