1. Home
  2. ICD-10-CM Codes
  3. S00–T88
  4. S60-S69
  5. S61
  6. 2024 ICD-10-CM Code S61.4
Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S61.4

Open wound of hand

ICD-10-CM Code:
S61.4
ICD-10 Code for:
Open wound of hand
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
Code Navigator:

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)

S61.4 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of open wound of hand. 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 Open wound of hand

Non-specific codes like S61.4 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 open wound of hand:

  • S61.40 for Unspecified open wound of hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.401 for Unspecified open wound of right hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.401A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.401D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.401S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.402 for Unspecified open wound of left hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.402A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.402D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.402S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.409 for Unspecified open wound of unspecified hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.409A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.409D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.409S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.41 for Laceration without foreign body of hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.411 for Laceration without foreign body of right hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.411A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.411D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.411S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.412 for Laceration without foreign body of left hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.412A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.412D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.412S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.419 for Laceration without foreign body of unspecified hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.419A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.419D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.419S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.42 for Laceration with foreign body of hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.421 for Laceration with foreign body of right hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.421A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.421D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.421S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.422 for Laceration with foreign body of left hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.422A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.422D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.422S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.429 for Laceration with foreign body of unspecified hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.429A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.429D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.429S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.43 for Puncture wound without foreign body of hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.431 for Puncture wound without foreign body of right hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.431A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.431D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.431S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.432 for Puncture wound without foreign body of left hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.432A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.432D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.432S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.439 for Puncture wound without foreign body of unspecified hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.439A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.439D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.439S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.44 for Puncture wound with foreign body of hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.441 for Puncture wound with foreign body of right hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.441A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.441D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.441S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.442 for Puncture wound with foreign body of left hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.442A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.442D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.442S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.449 for Puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.449A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.449D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.449S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.45 for Open bite of hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.451 for Open bite of right hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.451A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.451D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.451S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.452 for Open bite of left hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.452A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.452D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.452S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S61.459 for Open bite of unspecified hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.459A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.459D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S61.459S 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

[Learn More in MedlinePlus]

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.