Open bite of left hand, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a wound on the left hand resulting from a bite that has broken the skin, exposing underlying tissue. This type of injury carries a significant risk of infection due to the introduction of oral bacteria.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for the initial treatment of an open bite wound to the left hand, regardless of the biting animal or human. This includes scenarios such as a dog bite, cat bite, or human bite that has penetrated the skin.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "left hand" and "open bite" for accurate code assignment.
Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this specific injury.
Look for additional codes to capture any associated infections or complications.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S61.452Open bite of left hand

S61.452A(current)

Crosswalks

882.0ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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