2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S61.202SUnspecified open wound of right middle finger without damage to nail, sequela

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S60-S69›S61

ICD-10-CM S61.202S
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S61.202S is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for unspecified open wound of right middle finger without damage to nail, sequela. The 7th character S marks it as a sequela code, which reports a problem that remains after the original condition has resolved. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 604 through 605. The code is exempt from POA reporting. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Injury, sequela.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S61.202S
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Unspecified open wound of right middle finger without damage to nail, sequela
Short Description
Unsp open wound of r mid finger w/o damage to nail, sequela
Parent Code
S61.202
Unspecified open wound of right middle finger without damage to nail

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS60-S69Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
CategoryS61Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers
This CodeS61.202SUnspecified open wound of right middle finger without damage to nail, sequela

Present on Admission (POA)Billing

S61.202S is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Dislocation of joint of right middle finger
  • Fracture of distal phalanx of right middle finger
  • Fracture of middle phalanx of middle finger
  • Fracture of middle phalanx of right middle finger
  • Fracture of proximal phalanx of middle finger
  • Fracture of proximal phalanx of right middle finger
  • Open fracture of distal phalanx of middle finger
  • Open fracture of distal phalanx of right middle finger
  • Open fracture of middle phalanx of middle finger
  • Open fracture of middle phalanx of middle finger of right hand
  • Open fracture of phalanx of right middle finger
  • Open fracture of proximal phalanx of middle finger
  • Open fracture of proximal phalanx of right middle finger
  • Open mallet fracture of distal phalanx of middle finger
  • Open mallet fracture of distal phalanx of middle finger of right hand
  • Open traumatic dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of finger of right hand
  • Open traumatic dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of right middle finger
  • Open traumatic dislocation of joint of middle finger
  • Open traumatic dislocation of joint of right middle finger
  • Open traumatic dislocation of proximal interphalangeal joint of finger of right hand
  • Open traumatic dislocation of proximal interphalangeal joint of right middle finger
  • Open traumatic dislocation, distal interphalangeal joint
  • Open traumatic dislocation, proximal interphalangeal joint
  • Open wound of right middle finger

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

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 applicable episode of care:

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

Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR INJ073
Injury, sequela
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Finger Injuries and Disorders

You use your fingers and thumbs to do everything from grasping objects to playing musical instruments to typing. When there is something wrong with them, it can make life difficult. Common problems include:

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Convert S61.202S to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
906.1 Late eff open wnd extrem
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About S61.202SOverview

Is S61.202S a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report unspecified open wound of right middle finger without damage to nail, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character S in S61.202S mean?

The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the unspecified open wound of right middle finger without damage to nail itself has resolved, not the original event.

What MS-DRG does S61.202S group to?

When unspecified open wound of right middle finger without damage to nail, sequela is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 604, 605, with relative weights from 0.9160 to 1.4721 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is S61.202S exempt from POA reporting?

Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for unspecified open wound of right middle finger without damage to nail, sequela on inpatient claims.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S61.202S?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, unspecified open wound of right middle finger without damage to nail, sequela converts to ICD-9-CM 906.1 (late eff open wnd extrem). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.