S61.459⚠ Requires 7th Character

Open bite of unspecified 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 S61.459:

Ainitial encounterS61.459ADsubsequent encounterS61.459DSsequelaS61.459S

Sub-codes of S61.459(3)

S61.459 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S61.459AOpen bite of unspecified hand, initial encounter✓ BillableS61.459DOpen bite of unspecified hand, subsequent encounter✓ BillableS61.459SOpen bite of unspecified 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
└S61.459Open bite of unspecified hand

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