S60.371 – Other superficial bite of right thumb
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S60.371(claims format:S60371)- Description
- Other superficial bite of right thumb
- 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 › S60.3 › S60.37
Billable codes under S60.371
S60.371 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| 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
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S60
S60.37 – Other superficial bite of thumb
Block S60-S69
Related codes in S60.37
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S60.371?
S60.371 is the ICD-10-CM code for other superficial bite of right thumb, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S60.371 a billable code?
No. S60.371 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S60.371 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.