S61.442⚠ Requires 7th Character

Puncture wound with foreign body of left hand

⚠ 7th Character Required

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

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S61.442:

Ainitial encounterS61.442ADsubsequent encounterS61.442DSsequelaS61.442S

Sub-codes of S61.442(3)

S61.442 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S61.442APuncture wound with foreign body of left hand, initial encou…✓ BillableS61.442DPuncture wound with foreign body of left hand, subsequent en…✓ BillableS61.442SPuncture wound with foreign body of left hand, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S60-S69Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)├S61Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers
└S61.442Puncture wound with foreign body of left hand

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