Valid for SubmissionICD-10:S61.452AShort Description:Open bite of left hand, initial encounterLong Description:Open bite of left hand, initial encounter
Y04.1XXAICD-10 code Y04. 1XXA for Assault by human bite, initial encounter is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - External causes of morbidity .
S61.451AOpen bite of right hand, initial encounter 451A became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of S61. 451A - other international versions of ICD-10 S61.
ICD-Code W54. 0XXA is a billable ICD-10 code used for healthcare diagnosis reimbursement of Bitten by Dog, Initial Encounter.
Most human bites will heal without causing an infection or lasting harm to the tissue. Some bites will need surgery to clean the wound and repair the damage. Even minor bites may need to be closed with sutures (stitches). Deep or extensive bites may result in significant scarring.Mar 28, 2020
ICD-10 | Pain in right wrist (M25. 531)
Valid for SubmissionICD-10:S61.451AShort Description:Open bite of right hand, initial encounterLong Description:Open bite of right hand, initial encounter
ICD-10 code: L08. 9 Local infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified - gesund.bund.de.
ICD-10 code W55. 01XD for Bitten by cat, subsequent encounter is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Other external causes of accidental injury .
W54.0XXABitten by dog, initial encounter W54. 0XXA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Top 10 most common injuries related to non-venomous animalsICD-10 CodeICD-9 CodeICD-10 DescriptionW540XXAE9060Bitten by dog, initial encounterW5501XAE9063Bitten by cat, initial encounterW540XXDE9060Bitten by dog, subsequent encounterW5503XAE9068Scratched by cat, initial encounter6 more rows
W54.12022 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code W54. 1: Struck by dog.
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.
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers (S61). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:
Non-specific codes like S61.452 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for open bite of left hand:
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
Wild animals usually avoid people. They might attack, however, if they feel threatened, are sick, or are protecting their young or territory. Attacks by pets are more common. Animal bites rarely are life-threatening, but if they become infected, you can develop serious medical problems.