icd 10 code for open wound right great toe

What is the ICd 10 code for a wound on the right great toe?

S91.101A is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of unspecified open wound of right great toe without damage to nail, initial encounter. The code S91.101A 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 S91.101A might also be used to specify conditions or terms like open fracture distal phalanx, toe, open fracture of distal phalanx of great toe, open fracture of distal phalanx of great toe of right foot, open fracture of great toe, open fracture of great toe of right foot , open fracture of proximal phalanx of great toe, etc.#N#S91.101A is an initial encounter code, includes a 7th character and should be used while the patient is receiving active treatment for a condition like unspecified open wound of right great toe without damage to nail. 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.#N#Unspecified diagnosis codes like S91.101A 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.

How many bones are in your toes?

Fourteen of the 26 bones in your feet are in your toes. The toes, particularly your big toe, help you move and keep your balance. Playing sports, running, stubbing your toe, and dropping something on your foot can damage your toes. Wearing shoes that are too loose or too tight can also cause toe problems.

What is the GEM crosswalk?

The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code S91.101A 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.

Why do my big toes hurt?

Fourteen of the 26 bones in your feet are in your toes. The toes, particularly your big toe, help you move and keep your balance. Playing sports, running, stubbing your toe, and dropping something on your foot can damage your toes. Wearing shoes that are too loose or too tight can also cause toe problems. Certain diseases, such as severe arthritis, can cause toe problems and pain. Gout often causes pain in the big toe.

How many people injure themselves every year?

In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening. Injuries can happen at work or play, indoors or outdoors, driving a car, or walking across the street. Wounds are injuries that break the skin or other body tissues.

Not Valid for Submission

S91.201 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of unspecified open wound of right great toe with damage to nail. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Open wound of ankle, foot and toes (S91). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

Specific Coding for Unsp open wound of right great toe with damage to nail

Non-specific codes like S91.201 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 unsp open wound of right great toe with damage to nail:

Index to Diseases and Injuries

The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code (s). The following references for the code S91.201 are found in the index:

Information for Patients

Your toenails and fingernails protect the tissues of your toes and fingers. They are made up of layers of a hardened protein called keratin, which is also in your hair and skin. The health of your nails can be a clue to your overall health. Healthy nails are usually smooth and consistent in color.