Pnctr w/o fb of left thumb w/o damage to nail, init

Puncture wound without foreign body of left thumb without damage to nail, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a penetrating injury to the left thumb, caused by a sharp object, that does not involve a foreign body remaining in the wound. The injury specifically excludes any damage to the nail or nail bed.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting with a fresh puncture wound to the left thumb, such as from a needle stick or thorn, where no foreign object is embedded. This is appropriate for the initial treatment of such an injury.

💡Coding Tips

Confirm the absence of a retained foreign body and nail involvement.
Verify the injury location is specifically the left thumb.
Ensure this is the first encounter for treatment of this specific injury.

AI-generated reference — verify against official guidelines

Code Hierarchy

▲S61.032Pnctr w/o foreign body of left thumb w/o damage to nail

S61.032A(current)

Crosswalks

883.0ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S61Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers S61.0Open wound of thumb without damage to nail S61.00Unspecified open wound of thumb without damage to nail S61.001Unspecified open wound of right thumb without damage to nail S61.001A