S60.45
Non-Billable

Superficial foreign body of fingers

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Superficial foreign body of fingers?

ICD-10-CM S60.45 is the diagnosis code for Superficial foreign body of fingers. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for S60.45

✅ This Code Includes

  • Splinter in the finger(s)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S60.45 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 10 entries
S60.450Superficial foreign body of right index fingerBillableS60.451Superficial foreign body of left index fingerBillableS60.452Superficial foreign body of right middle fingerBillableS60.453Superficial foreign body of left middle fingerBillableS60.454Superficial foreign body of right ring fingerBillableS60.455Superficial foreign body of left ring fingerBillableS60.456Superficial foreign body of right little fingerBillableS60.457Superficial foreign body of left little fingerBillableS60.458Superficial foreign body of other fingerBillableS60.459Superficial foreign body of unspecified fingerBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is S60.45 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S60.45 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S60.45 mean?

S60.45 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Superficial foreign body of fingers". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S60.45?

The parent code of S60.45 is S60.4 ("Other superficial injuries of other fingers"). S60.45 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S60.45 in?

S60.45 is located in Section S60-S69 — "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of S60.45?

S60.45 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S60.450, S60.451, S60.452, S60.453, S60.454 and more.

When should I use S60.45?

Use S60.45 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Superficial foreign body of fingers" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Superficial foreign body of fingers?

The ICD-10-CM code for Superficial foreign body of fingers is S60.45.

Can S60.45 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S60.45 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S60.45 in?

S60.45 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S60.45 valid for 2026?

Yes, S60.45 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S60.45
Superficial foreign body of fingers
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S60-S69 — Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
2026 ICD-10-CM