S61.214D — Laceration without foreign body of right ring finger without damage to nail, subsequent encounter
Is S61.214D billable?
Yes — S61.214D is billable for FY2027. S61.214D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S61.214D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S61.214D at a glance
| Code | S61.214D |
|---|---|
| Description | Laceration without foreign body of right ring finger without damage to nail, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S61.214D?
In S61.214D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S61.214D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S61.214D group to?
S61.214D sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S61.214D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S61.214, the nearest indexed parent of S61.214D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Laceration › finger › ring › right
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S61
The conditions below can never be reported together with S61.214D on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S61.2
The conditions below can never be reported together with S61.214D on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- open wound of finger involving nail (matrix) (S61.3-)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S61.214D to fully describe the condition. S61.214D is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S61.214D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S61.214D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S61.214D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S61.214D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S61.2
The conditions below are not part of S61.214D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S61.214D and the excluded code may both be reported.
- open wound of thumb without damage to nail (S61.0-)
Code also — inherited from S61
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S61.214D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated wound infection
How long has S61.214D existed?
S61.214D has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.