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ICD-10 Coding for Laceration of the Right Index Finger(S61.210A, S61.210S, S61.211A)

Learn about the ICD-10 coding for lacerations of the right index finger, including documentation requirements and common coding pitfalls.

Also known as:
Cut on Right Index FingerRight Index Finger Wound
Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Laceration of the Right Index Finger

S00-T88Primary Range

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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Key Information

Essential facts and insights aboutLaceration of the Right Index Finger

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes
Laceration without foreign body of right index finger, initial encounter
S61.210ABillable
Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Laceration without foreign body of left index finger, initial encounterS61.211A

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Laceration of the Right Index Finger.

Omitting wound length in documentation

Impact

Clinical: Inadequate treatment planning, Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards, Financial: Potential claim denials

Mitigation

Always measure and document wound length, Include wound details in the procedure note

Incorrect laterality coding

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to denied claims or incorrect payment., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate patient records and statistics.

Mitigation

Verify and document the correct finger and side before coding.

Incorrect Laterality

Impact

Coding errors due to incorrect documentation of laterality.

Mitigation

Implement double-check procedures for laterality documentation.

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