ICD-10-CM S61.35: Open bite of finger with damage to nail

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for S61.35

Open bite of finger with damage to nail

Coding Notes & Guidelines for S61.35

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

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

Inclusion Terms

Bite of finger with damage to nail NOS

Inclusion Terms

Open bite of specified finger with unspecified laterality with damage to nail

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code S61.35 (Open bite of finger with damage to nail)

ICD-10-CM code S61.35 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 S61.35 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S61.35 - Open bite of finger 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 bite of finger with damage to nail.