S61.222A

✓ Billable

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

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

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❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

S61.2

• open wound of finger involving nail (matrix) (S61.3-)

S61

• open fracture of wrist, hand and finger (S62.- with 7th character B)
• traumatic amputation of wrist and hand (S68.-)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

S61.2

• open wound of thumb without damage to nail (S61.0-)

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S61.222A represents laceration with foreign body of right middle finger without damage to nail, initial encounter. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.

This is a 8-character code at the 7th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that S61.222A has 3 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S61.222A?

ICD-10-CM code S61.222A is "Laceration with foreign body of right middle finger without damage to nail, initial encounter". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S61.222A a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S61.222A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S61.222A?

S61.222A has 3 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S61.222A be coded with other codes?

S61.222A has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S61.222

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

S61.222DLaceration with foreign body of right middle finger without damage to nail, subsequent encounter S61.222SLaceration with foreign body of right middle finger without damage to nail, sequela

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Code Information

CodeS61.222A

BillableYes

ParentS61.222

CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

Excludes13 rule(s)

Excludes21 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)