S61.559

Non-billable

Open bite of unspecified wrist

S61.559 is the ICD-10-CM code for Open bite of unspecified wrist. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S61.559A for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S61.55
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

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

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S61.559?
S61.559 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Open bite of unspecified wrist". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S61.559 a billable code?
No — S61.559 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S61.559A) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S61.559?
S61.559 has 3 more specific child codes, including S61.559A, S61.559D, S61.559S.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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