S60.459S – Superficial foreign body of unspecified finger, sequela

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S60.459S

Code: S60.459S (claims format: S60459S)
Description: Superficial foreign body of unspecified finger, sequela
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › S60.45 › S60.459

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

7th character note:

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

S60.45 – Superficial foreign body of fingers

Applicable to:

Splinter in the finger(s)

Block S60-S69

Excludes2 (not included here):

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

Related codes in S60.459

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S60.459S?

S60.459S is the ICD-10-CM code for superficial foreign body of unspecified finger, sequela, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).

Is S60.459S a billable code?

Yes. S60.459S is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S60.459S 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.