S60.47
Other superficial bite of fingers
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S60.47 needs more characters to be billable. Pick the specific code below.
- S60.470Other superficial bite of right index fingerMore levels
- S60.471Other superficial bite of left index fingerMore levels
- S60.472Other superficial bite of right middle fingerMore levels
- S60.473Other superficial bite of left middle fingerMore levels
- S60.474Other superficial bite of right ring fingerMore levels
- S60.475Other superficial bite of left ring fingerMore levels
- S60.476Other superficial bite of right little fingerMore levels
- S60.477Other superficial bite of left little fingerMore levels
- S60.478Other superficial bite of other fingerMore levels
- S60.479Other superficial bite of unspecified fingerMore levels
This code does not map to a risk-adjusting HCC in the loaded models.
Coding notes
Excludes 1 never coded together · Excludes 2 may co-exist
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S60
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | initial encounter |
| D | subsequent encounter |
| S | sequela |
code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes. (T07-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (T07-T88) (T20-T32) Burns and corrosions (T20-T32) Includes: burns (thermal) from electrical heating appliances burns (thermal) from electricity burns (thermal) from flame burns (thermal) from friction burns (thermal) from hot air and hot gases burns (thermal) from hot objects burns (thermal) from lightning burns (thermal) from radiation chemical burn [corrosion] (external) (internal) scalds Excludes2: erythema [dermatitis] ab igne (L59.0) radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59) sunburn (L55.-)
Official Guidelines for S60.47
FY 2026 ›Subsections
- I.C.19.aApplication of 7th Characters in Chapter 19
- I.C.19.bCoding of Injuries
- I.C.19.cCoding of Traumatic Fractures
- I.C.19.dCoding of Burns and Corrosions
- I.C.19.eAdverse Effects, Poisoning, Underdosing and Toxic Effects
- I.C.19.fAdult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment
- I.C.19.gComplications of care
Sections that reference S60.47
Sections whose FY 2026 text names S60.47, its S60 category, or a range containing it — the chapter guidance above is the authoritative source.