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S61.05 Non-Billable Code

Open bite of thumb without damage to nail

Chapter Classification

Chapter 19 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

Section Detail

S60-S69 Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)

Code Hierarchy

This code is a child of S61.0.

As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.

Coding Guidelines & Notes

excludes1
  • superficial bite of thumb (S60.36-, S60.37-)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

  • S61.051 - Open bite of right thumb without damage to nail Billable
  • S61.052 - Open bite of left thumb without damage to nail Billable
  • S61.059 - Open bite of unspecified thumb without damage to nail Billable

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