S60.21
Non-billableContusion of wrist
Contusion of wrist
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 wrist?
The ICD-10-CM code for contusion of wrist is S60.21. The full clinical description is "Contusion of wrist". S60.21 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S60.21 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S60.21 represents "Contusion of wrist". 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 S60.21 a billable code?
No, S60.21 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 S60.21.
What chapter is S60.21 in?
S60.21 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S60.21?
S60.21 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S60.21?
S60.21 has 3 child codes, including: S60.211 (Contusion of right wrist), S60.212 (Contusion of left wrist), S60.219 (Contusion of unspecified wrist).
Are additional codes required with S60.21?
Yes, when using S60.21 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S60.21?
S60.21 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0160943. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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