S60.551
Non-billableSuperficial foreign body of right hand
Superficial foreign body of right hand
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 superficial foreign body of right hand?
The ICD-10-CM code for superficial foreign body of right hand is S60.551. The full clinical description is "Superficial foreign body of right hand". S60.551 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S60.551 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S60.551 represents "Superficial foreign body of right hand". 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 S60.551 a billable code?
No, S60.551 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 S60.551.
What chapter is S60.551 in?
S60.551 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S60.551?
S60.551 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 S60.551?
S60.551 has 3 child codes, including: S60.551A (Superficial foreign body of right hand, initial encounter), S60.551D (Superficial foreign body of right hand, subsequent encounter), S60.551S (Superficial foreign body of right hand, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S60.551?
Yes, when using S60.551 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S60.551?
S60.551 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2849445. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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