S61.248S

✓ Billable

Puncture wound with foreign body of other finger without damage to nail, sequela

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 S61.248S represents puncture wound with foreign body of other finger without damage to nail, sequela. 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 S61.248S has 3 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S61.248S?

ICD-10-CM code S61.248S is "Puncture wound with foreign body of other finger without damage to nail, sequela". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S61.248S a billable ICD-10 code?

Yes, S61.248S is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What codes are excluded with S61.248S?

S61.248S has 3 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S61.248S be coded with other codes?

S61.248S has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S61.248

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

S61.248APuncture wound with foreign body of other finger without damage to nail, initial encounter S61.248DPuncture wound with foreign body of other finger without damage to nail, subsequent encounter

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Code Information

CodeS61.248S

BillableYes

ParentS61.248

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)