S61.251Header code — not billable
Open bite of left index finger without damage to nail
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- Category
- S61
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category S61
S61Open wound of wrist, hand and fingersS61.0Open wound of thumb without damage to nailS61.00Unspecified open wound of thumb without damage to nailS61.001Unspecified open wound of right thumb without damage to nailS61.001AUnsp open wound of right thumb w/o damage to nail, initYesS61.001DUnsp open wound of right thumb w/o damage to nail, subsYesS61.001SUnsp open wound of right thumb w/o damage to nail, sequelaYesS61.002Unspecified open wound of left thumb without damage to nailS61.002AUnsp open wound of left thumb w/o damage to nail, initYesS61.002DUnsp open wound of left thumb w/o damage to nail, subsYesS61.002SUnsp open wound of left thumb w/o damage to nail, sequelaYesS61.009Unsp open wound of unspecified thumb without damage to nail
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S61.251?
S61.251 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Open bite of left index finger without damage to nail.
Is S61.251 a billable code?
No. S61.251 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is S61.251 in?
S61.251 falls under Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
When did S61.251 become effective?
S61.251 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to S61.251?
S61.251 belongs to category S61, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.