S60.0
Non-Billable

Contusion of finger without damage to nail

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Contusion of finger without damage to nail?

ICD-10-CM S60.0 is the diagnosis code for Contusion of finger without damage to nail. 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.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for S60.0

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as S60.0. They are mutually exclusive:

  • contusion involving nail (matrix) (S60.1)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S60.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 6 entries
S60.00Contusion of unspecified finger without damage to nailBillableS60.01Contusion of thumb without damage to nailNon-BillableS60.011Contusion of right thumb without damage to nailBillableS60.012Contusion of left thumb without damage to nailBillableS60.019Contusion of unspecified thumb without damage to nailBillableS60.02Contusion of index finger without damage to nailNon-BillableS60.021Contusion of right index finger without damage to nailBillableS60.022Contusion of left index finger without damage to nailBillableS60.029Contusion of unspecified index finger without damage to nailBillableS60.03Contusion of middle finger without damage to nailNon-BillableS60.031Contusion of right middle finger without damage to nailBillableS60.032Contusion of left middle finger without damage to nailBillableS60.039Contusion of unspecified middle finger without damage to nailBillableS60.04Contusion of ring finger without damage to nailNon-BillableS60.041Contusion of right ring finger without damage to nailBillableS60.042Contusion of left ring finger without damage to nailBillableS60.049Contusion of unspecified ring finger without damage to nailBillableS60.05Contusion of little finger without damage to nailNon-BillableS60.051Contusion of right little finger without damage to nailBillableS60.052Contusion of left little finger without damage to nailBillableS60.059Contusion of unspecified little finger without damage to nailBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S60.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S60.0 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S60.0 mean?

S60.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Contusion of finger without damage to nail". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S60.0?

The parent code of S60.0 is S60 ("Superficial injury of wrist, hand and fingers"). S60.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S60.0 in?

S60.0 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 S60.0?

S60.0 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S60.00, S60.01, S60.02, S60.03, S60.04 and more.

When should I use S60.0?

Use S60.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Contusion of finger without damage to nail" 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 Contusion of finger without damage to nail?

The ICD-10-CM code for Contusion of finger without damage to nail is S60.0.

Can S60.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S60.0 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S60.0 in?

S60.0 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from S60.0?

Type 1 Excludes for S60.0 include: contusion involving nail (matrix) (S60.1).

Is S60.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, S60.0 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
S60.0
Contusion of finger without damage to nail
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