icd 10 code for fish hook in finger

What is the ICd 10 code for a puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified finger?

S61.249S is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified finger without damage to nail, sequela. The code S61.249S 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 S61.249S might also be used to specify conditions or terms like fishing hook in finger, fishing hook in hand, glass in finger, glass in hand, metal foreign body in finger , metal foreign body in hand, etc. The code is exempt from present on admission (POA) reporting for inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals.#N#S61.249S is a sequela code, includes a 7th character and should be used for complications that arise as a direct result of a condition like puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified finger without damage to nail. According to ICD-10-CM Guidelines a "sequela" code should be used for chronic or residual conditions that are complications of an initial acute disease, illness or injury. The most common sequela is pain. Usually, two diagnosis codes are needed when reporting sequela. The first code describes the nature of the sequela while the second code describes the sequela or late effect.#N#Unspecified diagnosis codes like S61.249S are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

When are two diagnosis codes needed?

Usually, two diagnosis codes are needed when reporting sequela. The first code describes the nature of the sequela while the second code describes the sequela or late effect. Unspecified diagnosis codes like S61.249S are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition.

What is the S61.249S code?

S61.249S is a sequela code, includes a 7th character and should be used for complications that arise as a direct result of a condition like puncture wound with foreign body of unspecified finger without damage to nail.

When to use unspecified codes?

Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record. ICD-10: S61.249S. Short Description:

Is S61.249S a POA?

S61.249S is exempt from POA reporting - The Present on Admission (POA) indicator is used for diagnosis codes included in claims involving inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals. POA indicators must be reported to CMS on each claim to facilitate the grouping of diagnoses codes into the proper Diagnostic Related Groups (DRG). CMS publishes a listing of specific diagnosis codes that are exempt from the POA reporting requirement. Review other POA exempt codes here.