What does ICD-10 code S61 mean?

ICD-10 code S61 is the standardized code used for open wound of wrist, hand and fingers in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code S61 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code S61 when recording open wound of wrist, hand and fingers in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code S61 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code S61: Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers

Name: ICD-10 Code S61: Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:36:26.619Z

S61 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents open wound of wrist, hand and fingers in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

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

block

S60-S69Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers

currentS60-S69

Official coding notes

Excludes1 (do not code together)

open fracture of wrist, hand and finger (S62.- with 7th character B)
traumatic amputation of wrist and hand (S68.-)

Code also

any associated wound infection

7th character notes

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S61
initial encounter
subsequent encounter
sequela

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

Emergency Medicine SpecialistOrthopedic Specialist

Sibling codes

S60Superficial injury of wrist, hand and fingers S62Fracture at wrist and hand level S63Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level S64Injury of nerves at wrist and hand level S65Injury of blood vessels at wrist and hand level S66Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at wrist and hand level S67Crushing injury of wrist, hand and fingers S68Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers S69Other and unspecified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s)

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

S61

Common synonyms

Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers

Frequently asked questions

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