S61.348
Billable

Puncture wound with foreign body of other finger with damage to nail

Billable / Specific Code

What is Puncture wound with foreign body of other finger with damage to nail?

ICD-10-CM S61.348 is the diagnosis code for Puncture wound with foreign body of other finger with damage to nail. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for S61.348

✅ This Code Includes

  • Puncture wound with foreign body of specified finger with unspecified laterality with damage to nail

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S61.348 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S61.348 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, S61.348 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does S61.348 mean?

S61.348 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Puncture wound with foreign body of other finger with damage to nail". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S61.348?

The parent code of S61.348 is S61.34 ("Puncture wound with foreign body of finger with damage to nail"). S61.348 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S61.348 in?

S61.348 is located in Section S60-S69 — "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use S61.348?

Use S61.348 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Puncture wound with foreign body of other finger with damage to nail" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Puncture wound with foreign body of other finger with damage to nail?

The ICD-10-CM code for Puncture wound with foreign body of other finger with damage to nail is S61.348.

Can S61.348 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, S61.348 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is S61.348 in?

S61.348 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S61.348 valid for 2026?

Yes, S61.348 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S61.348
Puncture wound with foreign body of other finger with damage to nail
Billable / Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S60-S69 — Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
2026 ICD-10-CM