ICD-10-CM S61.449: Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified hand

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About ICD-10-CM Code S61.449 (Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified hand)

ICD-10-CM code S61.449 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 S61.449 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S61.449 - Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified hand. 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 Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified hand.