S61.521D — Laceration with foreign body of right wrist, subsequent encounter
Is S61.521D billable?
Yes — S61.521D is billable for FY2027. S61.521D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S61.521D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S61.521D at a glance
| Code | S61.521D |
|---|---|
| Description | Laceration with foreign body of right wrist, 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 S61.521D?
In S61.521D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S61.521D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S61.521D group to?
S61.521D 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 S61.521D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S61.521, the nearest indexed parent of S61.521D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Laceration › wrist › right › with › foreign body
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S61
The conditions below can never be reported together with S61.521D on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S61.521D to fully describe the condition. S61.521D 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 S61.521D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S61.521D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S61.521D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S61.521D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Code also — inherited from S61
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S61.521D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated wound infection
How long has S61.521D existed?
S61.521D 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.