Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S61.23

Puncture wound without foreign body of finger without damage to nail

ICD-10-CM Code:
S61.23
ICD-10 Code for:
Puncture wound w/o foreign body of finger w/o damage to nail
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
      (S60-S69)
      • Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers
        (S61)

S61.23 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of puncture wound without foreign body of finger without damage to nail. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Puncture wound w/o foreign body of finger w/o damage to nail

Non-specific codes like S61.23 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for puncture wound w/o foreign body of finger w/o damage to nail:

  • S61.230 for Puncture wound without foreign body of right index finger without damage to nail - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.230A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.230D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.230S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.231 for Puncture wound without foreign body of left index finger without damage to nail - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.231A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.231D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.231S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.232 for Puncture wound without foreign body of right middle finger without damage to nail - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.232A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.232D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.232S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.233 for Puncture wound without foreign body of left middle finger without damage to nail - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.233A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.233D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.233S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.234 for Puncture wound without foreign body of right ring finger without damage to nail - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.234A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.234D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.234S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.235 for Puncture wound without foreign body of left ring finger without damage to nail - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.235A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.235D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.235S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.236 for Puncture wound without foreign body of right little finger without damage to nail - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.236A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.236D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.236S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.237 for Puncture wound without foreign body of left little finger without damage to nail - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.237A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.237D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.237S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.238 for Puncture wound without foreign body of other finger without damage to nail - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.238A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.238D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.238S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.239 for Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified finger without damage to nail - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.239A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.239D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.239S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers (S61). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Patient Education


Wounds and Injuries

An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street.

Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other body tissues. They include cuts, scrapes, scratches, and punctured skin. They often happen because of an accident, but surgery, sutures, and stitches also cause wounds. Minor wounds usually aren't serious, but it is important to clean them. Serious and infected wounds may require first aid followed by a visit to your doctor. You should also seek attention if the wound is deep, you cannot close it yourself, you cannot stop the bleeding or get the dirt out, or it does not heal.

Other common types of injuries include:

  • Animal bites
  • Bruises
  • Burns
  • Dislocations
  • Electrical injuries
  • Fractures (broken bones)
  • Sprains and strains

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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.