S60.5 – Other superficial injuries of hand
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S60.5(claims format:S605)- Description
- Other superficial injuries of hand
- 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
Billable codes under S60.5
S60.5 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S60.51 – Abrasion of handHeader (more codes below)
- S60.52 – Blister (nonthermal) of handHeader (more codes below)
- S60.54 – External constriction of handHeader (more codes below)
- S60.55 – Superficial foreign body of handHeader (more codes below)
- S60.56 – Insect bite (nonvenomous) of handHeader (more codes below)
- S60.57 – Other superficial bite of handHeader (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 S60.5
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
Related codes in S60
- S60.0 – Contusion of finger without damage to nailHeader
- S60.1 – Contusion of finger with damage to nailHeader
- S60.2 – Contusion of wrist and handHeader
- S60.3 – Other superficial injuries of thumbHeader
- S60.4 – Other superficial injuries of other fingersHeader
- S60.8 – Other superficial injuries of wristHeader
- S60.9 – Unspecified superficial injury of wrist, hand and fingersHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S60.5?
S60.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for other superficial injuries of hand, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S60.5 a billable code?
No. S60.5 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S60.5 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.