S60.9 – Unspecified superficial injury of wrist, hand and fingers
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S60.9(claims format:S609)- Description
- Unspecified superficial injury of wrist, hand and 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
Billable codes under S60.9
S60.9 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S60.91 – Unspecified superficial injury of wristHeader (more codes below)
- S60.92 – Unspecified superficial injury of handHeader (more codes below)
- S60.93 – Unspecified superficial injury of thumbHeader (more codes below)
- S60.94 – Unspecified superficial injury of other fingersHeader (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 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
- S60.5 – Other superficial injuries of handHeader
- S60.8 – Other superficial injuries of wristHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S60.9?
S60.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified superficial injury of wrist, hand and fingers, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S60.9 a billable code?
No. S60.9 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S60.9 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.