S60.47 – Other superficial bite of fingers
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S60.47(claims format:S6047)- Description
- Other superficial bite 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 S60.47
S60.47 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S60.470 – Other superficial bite of right index fingerHeader (more codes below)
- S60.471 – Other superficial bite of left index fingerHeader (more codes below)
- S60.472 – Other superficial bite of right middle fingerHeader (more codes below)
- S60.473 – Other superficial bite of left middle fingerHeader (more codes below)
- S60.474 – Other superficial bite of right ring fingerHeader (more codes below)
- S60.475 – Other superficial bite of left ring fingerHeader (more codes below)
- S60.476 – Other superficial bite of right little fingerHeader (more codes below)
- S60.477 – Other superficial bite of left little fingerHeader (more codes below)
- S60.478 – Other superficial bite of other fingerHeader (more codes below)
- S60.479 – Other superficial bite of unspecified fingerHeader (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 for S60.47
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
Block S60-S69
Index terms for S60.47
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 S60.47?
S60.47 is the ICD-10-CM code for other superficial bite of fingers, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S60.47 a billable code?
No. S60.47 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S60.47 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.