S60.42 – Blister (nonthermal) of fingers

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S60.42
Code
S60.42 (claims format: S6042)
Description
Blister (nonthermal) of fingers
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 › S60.4

Billable codes under S60.42

S60.42 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 (use placeholder X for empty positions).

CharacterMeaning
Ainitial encounter
Dsubsequent encounter
Ssequela

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

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 S60.42

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

Related codes in S60.4

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S60.42?

S60.42 is the ICD-10-CM code for blister (nonthermal) of fingers, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).

Is S60.42 a billable code?

No. S60.42 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does S60.42 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.