S61.542A (Puncture wound with foreign body of left wrist, init encntr) is a billable ICD-10-CM medical diagnosis code in the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes chapter. Puncture wound with foreign body of left wrist, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM · Billable Code

S61.542APuncture wound with foreign body of left wrist, init encntr

Puncture wound with foreign body of left wrist, initial encounter

Chapter S00-T88: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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Common questions about S61.542A (Puncture wound with foreign body of left wrist, init encntr)

What does ICD-10 code S61.542A mean?
S61.542A is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Puncture wound with foreign body of left wrist, init encntr. Puncture wound with foreign body of left wrist, initial encounter. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is S61.542A a billable diagnosis code?
Yes, S61.542A is a billable / specific ICD-10-CM code, meaning it can be used by clinicians and hospitals as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims and electronic health records.
Which ICD-10 chapter does S61.542A belong to?
S61.542A belongs to the chapter "Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes" (codes S00-T88). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗