Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S61.24

Puncture wound with foreign body of finger without damage to nail

ICD-10-CM Code:
S61.24
ICD-10 Code for:
Puncture wound w 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)

S61.24 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 with 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 foreign body of finger w/o damage to nail

Non-specific codes like S61.24 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 foreign body of finger w/o damage to nail:

  • S61.240 for Puncture wound with foreign body of right index finger without damage to nail - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.240A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.240D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.240S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.241 for Puncture wound with foreign body of left index finger without damage to nail - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.241A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.241D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.241S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.242 for Puncture wound with foreign body of right middle finger without damage to nail - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.242A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.242D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.242S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.243 for Puncture wound with foreign body of left middle finger without damage to nail - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.243A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.243D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.243S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.244 for Puncture wound with foreign body of right ring finger without damage to nail - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.244A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.244D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.244S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.245 for Puncture wound with foreign body of left ring finger without damage to nail - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.245A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.245D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.245S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.246 for Puncture wound with foreign body of right little finger without damage to nail - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.246A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.246D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.246S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.247 for Puncture wound with foreign body of left little finger without damage to nail - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.247A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.247D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.247S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.248 for Puncture wound with foreign body of other finger without damage to nail - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.248A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.248D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.248S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.249 for Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified finger without damage to nail - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.249A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.249D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.249S 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


Foreign Bodies

If you've ever gotten a splinter or had sand in your eye, you've had experience with a foreign body. A foreign body is something that is stuck inside you but isn't supposed to be there. You may inhale or swallow a foreign body, or you may get one from an injury to almost any part of your body. Foreign bodies are more common in small children, who sometimes stick things in their mouths, ears, and noses.

Some foreign bodies, like a small splinter, do not cause serious harm. Inhaled or swallowed foreign bodies may cause choking or bowel obstruction and may require medical care.


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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.