S60.879D – Other superficial bite of unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S60.879D(claims format:S60879D)- Description
- Other superficial bite of unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter
- Short description
- Other superficial bite of unspecified wrist, subs encntr
- 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 › S60.8 › S60.87 › S60.879
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
S60.87 – Other superficial bite of wrist
- open bite of wrist (S61.55)
Block S60-S69
Related codes in S60.879
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S60.879D?
S60.879D is the ICD-10-CM code for other superficial bite of unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S60.879D a billable code?
Yes. S60.879D is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does S60.879D 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.