S60.47
Non-Billable

Other superficial bite of fingers

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Other superficial bite of fingers?

ICD-10-CM S60.47 is the diagnosis code for Other superficial bite 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.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for S60.47

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as S60.47. They are mutually exclusive:

  • open bite of fingers (S61.25-, S61.35-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S60.47 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 10 entries
S60.470Other superficial bite of right index fingerBillableS60.471Other superficial bite of left index fingerBillableS60.472Other superficial bite of right middle fingerBillableS60.473Other superficial bite of left middle fingerBillableS60.474Other superficial bite of right ring fingerBillableS60.475Other superficial bite of left ring fingerBillableS60.476Other superficial bite of right little fingerBillableS60.477Other superficial bite of left little fingerBillableS60.478Other superficial bite of other fingerBillableS60.479Other superficial bite of unspecified fingerBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is S60.47 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S60.47 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S60.47 mean?

S60.47 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other superficial bite 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 S60.47?

The parent code of S60.47 is S60.4 ("Other superficial injuries of other fingers"). S60.47 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S60.47 in?

S60.47 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 S60.47?

S60.47 has 10 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S60.470, S60.471, S60.472, S60.473, S60.474 and more.

When should I use S60.47?

Use S60.47 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other superficial bite 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 Other superficial bite of fingers?

The ICD-10-CM code for Other superficial bite of fingers is S60.47.

Can S60.47 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S60.47 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S60.47 in?

S60.47 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from S60.47?

Type 1 Excludes for S60.47 include: open bite of fingers (S61.25-, S61.35-).

Is S60.47 valid for 2026?

Yes, S60.47 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
S60.47
Other superficial bite 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