Pnctr w/o foreign body of right thumb w damage to nail, subs

Puncture wound without foreign body of right thumb with damage to nail, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who sustained a puncture wound to their right thumb, specifically involving damage to the nail, but without any retained foreign material. It indicates ongoing care for the initial injury, which could include wound checks, dressing changes, or monitoring for complications.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for subsequent encounters related to a right thumb puncture wound that has impacted the nail, and where no foreign body was present or has been removed. This includes visits for wound care, infection surveillance, or assessment of nail regrowth and healing after the initial injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is indeed "subsequent" and not the initial treatment.
Verify documentation explicitly states "without foreign body" and "damage to nail."
Confirm laterality is correctly identified as "right thumb."

AI-generated reference — verify against official guidelines

Code Hierarchy

▲S61.131Pnctr w/o foreign body of right thumb w damage to nail

S61.131D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-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