S60.5
Non-Billable

Other superficial injuries of hand

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Other superficial injuries of hand?

ICD-10-CM S60.5 is the diagnosis code for Other superficial injuries of hand. 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.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for S60.5

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in S60.5. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • superficial injuries of fingers (S60.3-, S60.4-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S60.5 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 6 entries
S60.51Abrasion of handNon-BillableS60.511Abrasion of right handBillableS60.512Abrasion of left handBillableS60.519Abrasion of unspecified handBillableS60.52Blister (nonthermal) of handNon-BillableS60.521Blister (nonthermal) of right handBillableS60.522Blister (nonthermal) of left handBillableS60.529Blister (nonthermal) of unspecified handBillableS60.54External constriction of handNon-BillableS60.541External constriction of right handBillableS60.542External constriction of left handBillableS60.549External constriction of unspecified handBillableS60.55Superficial foreign body of handNon-BillableS60.551Superficial foreign body of right handBillableS60.552Superficial foreign body of left handBillableS60.559Superficial foreign body of unspecified handBillableS60.56Insect bite (nonvenomous) of handNon-BillableS60.561Insect bite (nonvenomous) of right handBillableS60.562Insect bite (nonvenomous) of left handBillableS60.569Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified handBillableS60.57Other superficial bite of handNon-BillableS60.571Other superficial bite of hand of right handBillableS60.572Other superficial bite of hand of left handBillableS60.579Other superficial bite of hand of unspecified handBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is S60.5 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S60.5 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S60.5 mean?

S60.5 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other superficial injuries of hand". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S60.5?

The parent code of S60.5 is S60 ("Superficial injury of wrist, hand and fingers"). S60.5 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S60.5 in?

S60.5 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 S60.5?

S60.5 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S60.51, S60.52, S60.54, S60.55, S60.56 and more.

When should I use S60.5?

Use S60.5 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other superficial injuries of hand" 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 injuries of hand?

The ICD-10-CM code for Other superficial injuries of hand is S60.5.

Can S60.5 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S60.5 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S60.5 in?

S60.5 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S60.5 valid for 2026?

Yes, S60.5 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
S60.5
Other superficial injuries of hand
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