What Left Hand Laceration ICD-10 codes can I use?
If you’re looking for Left Hand Laceration ICD codes, there are six. Before we list them, there are a few things to note about these codes.
These codes come with any of these three labels:
- Initial Encounter: This label explains that a patient receives active treatment for the problem. In the case of this guide, it’s a Left Hand Laceration.
- Subsequent Encounter: This explains that the patient is in recovery and still receiving active/routine treatment.
- Sequela: The patient is dealing with the aftereffects of the laceration. Two other ICD-10 codes should accompany this code; one should designate the sequela’s nature, while the other should describe the sequela (meaning its effects).
These codes will also mention whether a foreign body accompanies the laceration. Medically speaking, foreign bodies are solid objects that don’t belong in the body. In the case of lacerations, these usually cause the laceration in the first place.
Without foreign bodies:
- S61.412A - Laceration without foreign body of left hand, initial encounter
- S61.412D - Laceration without foreign body of left hand, subsequent encounter
- S61.412S - Laceration without foreign body of left hand, sequela
With foreign bodies:
- S61.422A - Laceration with foreign body of left hand, initial encounter
- S61.422D - Laceration with foreign body of left hand, subsequent encounter
- S61.422S - Laceration with foreign body of left hand, sequela