S60.21 – Contusion of wrist

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S60.21

Code: S60.21 (claims format: S6021)
Description: Contusion of wrist
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: S60-S69 Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
Parent codes: S60 › S60.2

Billable codes under S60.21

S60.21 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

S60.211 – Contusion of right wristHeader (more codes below)
S60.212 – Contusion of left wristHeader (more codes below)
S60.219 – Contusion of unspecified wristHeader (more codes below)

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

S60 – Superficial injury of wrist, hand and fingers

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S60

S60.2 – Contusion of wrist and hand

Excludes2 (not included here):

contusion of fingers (S60.0-, S60.1-)

Block S60-S69

Excludes2 (not included here):

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
frostbite (T33-T34)
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Index terms for S60.21

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Contusion, wrist

Related codes in S60.2

S60.22 – Contusion of handHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S60.21?

S60.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for contusion of wrist, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).

Is S60.21 a billable code?

No. S60.21 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does S60.21 belong to?

It belongs to category S60 – Superficial injury of wrist, hand and fingers.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.