S60.3
Non-billableOther superficial injuries of thumb
Other superficial injuries of thumb
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 (7)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S60.3?
ICD-10-CM code S60.3 represents "Other superficial injuries of thumb". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S60.3 a billable code?
No, S60.3 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under S60.3.
What chapter is S60.3 in?
S60.3 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S60.3?
S60.3 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 S60.3?
S60.3 has 7 child codes, including: S60.31 (Abrasion of thumb), S60.32 (Blister (nonthermal) of thumb), S60.34 (External constriction of thumb), S60.35 (Superficial foreign body of thumb), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S60.3?
Yes, when using S60.3 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S60.3?
S60.3 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2849075. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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