S61.452A is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of open bite of left hand, initial encounter. The code S61.452A is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.#N#The ICD-10-CM code S61.452A might also be used to specify conditions or terms like open wound of hand due to cat bite, open wound of hand due to dog bite, open wound of left hand due to animal bite, open wound of left hand due to bite, open wound of left hand due to cat bite , open wound of left hand due to dog bite, etc.#N#S61.452A is an initial encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used while the patient is receiving active treatment for a condition like open bite of left hand. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines an "initial encounter" doesn't necessarily means "initial visit". The 7th character should be used when the patient is undergoing active treatment regardless if new or different providers saw the patient over the course of a treatment. The appropriate 7th character codes should also be used even if the patient delayed seeking treatment for a condition.
The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code S61.452A its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
Most insect bites are harmless, though they sometimes cause discomfort. Bee, wasp, and hornet stings and fire ant bites usually hurt. Mosquito and flea bites usually itch. Insects can also spread diseases. In the United States, some mosquitoes spread West Nile virus. Travelers outside the United States may be at risk for malaria and other infections.
The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code S60.562A its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.