S61.311 – Laceration without foreign body of left index finger with damage to nail
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S61.311(claims format:S61311)- Description
- Laceration without foreign body of left index finger with damage to nail
- Short description
- Laceration w/o foreign body of l idx fngr w damage to nail
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Block
- S60-S69 Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Parent codes
- S61 › S61.3 › S61.31
Billable codes under S61.311
S61.311 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S61.311A – Laceration without foreign body of left index finger with damage to nail, initial encounterBillable
- S61.311D – Laceration without foreign body of left index finger with damage to nail, subsequent encounterBillable
- S61.311S – Laceration without foreign body of left index finger with damage to nail, sequelaBillable
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
S61 – Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers
- any associated wound infection
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S61
Block S60-S69
Index terms for S61.311
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in S61.31
- S61.310 – Laceration without foreign body of right index finger with damage to nailHeader
- S61.312 – Laceration without foreign body of right middle finger with damage to nailHeader
- S61.313 – Laceration without foreign body of left middle finger with damage to nailHeader
- S61.314 – Laceration without foreign body of right ring finger with damage to nailHeader
- S61.315 – Laceration without foreign body of left ring finger with damage to nailHeader
- S61.316 – Laceration without foreign body of right little finger with damage to nailHeader
- S61.317 – Laceration without foreign body of left little finger with damage to nailHeader
- S61.318 – Laceration without foreign body of other finger with damage to nailHeader
- S61.319 – Laceration without foreign body of unspecified finger with damage to nailHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S61.311?
S61.311 is the ICD-10-CM code for laceration without foreign body of left index finger with damage to nail, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S61.311 a billable code?
No. S61.311 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S61.311 belong to?
It belongs to category S61 – Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.