S61.412A – Laceration without foreign body of left hand, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S61.412A

Code: S61.412A (claims format: S61412A)
Description: Laceration without foreign body of left hand, initial encounter
Short description: Laceration without foreign body of left hand, init encntr
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › S61.4 › S61.41 › S61.412

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

Excludes1 (not coded here):

open fracture of wrist, hand and finger (S62.- with 7th character B)
traumatic amputation of wrist and hand (S68.-)

Code also:

any associated wound infection

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S61

Block S60-S69

Excludes2 (not included here):

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
frostbite (T33-T34)
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Related codes in S61.412

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S61.412A?

S61.412A is the ICD-10-CM code for laceration without foreign body of left hand, initial encounter, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).

Is S61.412A a billable code?

Yes. S61.412A is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S61.412A 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.