`S61.459D` Open bite of unspecified hand, subsequent encounter

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Built from S61.459 with 7th character D (subsequent encounter).

Applies from S61 Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers

Excludes1 (never 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 note

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S61

7th character required

A — initial encounter
D — subsequent encounter
S — sequela

Applies from S61.45 Open bite of hand

Applicable to

Bite of hand NOS

Excludes1 (never code together)

superficial bite of hand (S60.56-, S60.57-)

Code annotations containing back-references to S61.459D

Back-references to S61.45

Type 1 Excludes: S60.57 Other superficial bite of hand ("open bite of hand (S61.45-)")

Back-references to S61

Type 2 Excludes: S51 Open wound of elbow and forearm ("open wound of wrist and hand (S61.-)")
Code Also: S64 Injury of nerves at wrist and hand level ("any associated open wound (S61.-)")
Code Also: S65 Injury of blood vessels at wrist and hand level ("any associated open wound (S61.-)")
Code Also: S66 Injury of muscle, fascia and tendon at wrist and hand level ("any associated open wound (S61.-)")
Use Additional: S67 Crushing injury of wrist, hand and fingers ("open wound of wrist and hand (S61.-)")

Nearby codes

S61.452A Open bite of left hand, initial encounter
S61.452D Open bite of left hand, subsequent encounter
S61.452S Open bite of left hand, sequela
S61.459 Open bite of unspecified hand
S61.459A Open bite of unspecified hand, initial encounter
S61.459D Open bite of unspecified hand, subsequent encounter (this code)
S61.459S Open bite of unspecified hand, sequela
S61.5 Open wound of wrist
S61.50 Unspecified open wound of wrist
S61.501 Unspecified open wound of right wrist
S61.501A Unspecified open wound of right wrist, initial encounter