What is the ICD-10 code for a left middle finger laceration?

The ICD-10 code for a left middle finger laceration without nail damage is S61.213A for the initial encounter.

How do you code a laceration with nail damage?

For a laceration with nail damage on the left middle finger, use ICD-10 code S61.313A for the initial encounter.

ICD-10 Coding for Left Middle Finger Laceration(S61.213A, S61.2, S61.213S)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for left middle finger lacerations, including documentation requirements and common pitfalls.

Also known as:

Laceration of left middle fingerCut on left middle finger

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Left Middle Finger Laceration

S00-T88Primary Range

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
S61.213A	Laceration without foreign body of left middle finger without damage to nail, initial encounter	Use for initial encounter of a simple laceration on the left middle finger without foreign body or nail damage.	Documented absence of foreign body No nail damage Initial encounter
S61.313A	Laceration with nail damage of left middle finger, initial encounter	Use when the laceration involves nail damage.	Documented nail damage Initial encounter

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Laceration without foreign body of left middle finger without damage to nail, initial encounter

S61.213ABillable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Laceration with nail damage of left middle finger, initial encounterS61.313A

Laceration without nail damage of left middle finger, initial encounterS61.213A

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Left Middle Finger Laceration.

Missing laterality

Impact

Clinical: Ambiguity in patient records, Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards, Financial: Potential claim denials

Mitigation

Always document the side of the body affected

Using unspecified codes

Impact

Reimbursement: Potential claim denials or reduced payments, Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines, Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data

Mitigation

Always specify laterality and encounter type.

Unspecified codes

Impact

Using unspecified codes can lead to audits.

Mitigation

Ensure all codes specify laterality and encounter type.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with S61.213A.

Primary Code

S61.213A

Laceration without foreign body of left middle finger without damage to nail, initial encounter

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ICD-10 Coding for Left Middle Finger Laceration(S61.213A, S61.2, S61.213S)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a left middle finger laceration?

How do you code a laceration with nail damage?

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