S61.238

Billable code

Puncture wound without foreign body of other finger without damage to nail

The ICD-10 code for puncture wound without foreign body of other finger without damage to nail is S61.238.

Clinical notes

Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.

Puncture wound without foreign body of specified finger with unspecified laterality without damage to nail

General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.

•Laterality-specific codes exist for this condition — confirm the affected side is documented.
•As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.