S60.042
Non-billableContusion of left ring finger without damage to nail
Contusion of left ring finger without damage to nail
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for contusion of left ring finger without damage to nail?
The ICD-10-CM code for contusion of left ring finger without damage to nail is S60.042. The full clinical description is "Contusion of left ring finger without damage to nail". S60.042 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S60.042 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S60.042 represents "Contusion of left ring finger without damage to nail". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S60.042 a billable code?
No, S60.042 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S60.042.
What chapter is S60.042 in?
S60.042 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S60.042?
S60.042 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); contusion involving nail (matrix) (S60.1).
What are the subcategories under S60.042?
S60.042 has 3 child codes, including: S60.042A (Contusion of left ring finger w/o damage to nail, init), S60.042D (Contusion of left ring finger w/o damage to nail, subs), S60.042S (Contusion of left ring finger w/o damage to nail, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S60.042?
Yes, when using S60.042 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S60.042?
S60.042 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2848965. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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