S60.00XA is the authoritative medical code for Contusion of unspecified finger without damage to nail, initial encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for contusion of unspecified finger without damage to nail, initial encounter (ICD-10-CM S60.00XA), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Contusion of unspecified finger without damage to nail, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S60.00A. Inclusion terms: Contusion of finger(s) NOS. Excludes1 (not coded here): contusion involving nail matrix S60.1. Excludes2 (not included here): burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S60.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S60.00XA in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Inclusion Terms
Alternative terms the tabular list files under this code.
- Contusion of finger(s) NOS
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- contusion involving nail matrix S60.1
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does S60.00XA require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S60.
What can't be coded together with S60.00XA?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, S60.00XA must not be reported together with: contusion involving nail (matrix) (S60.1).
Can S60.00XA be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S60.00XA and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34); insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4).
What conditions are included under S60.00XA?
Contusion of unspecified finger without damage to nail, initial encounter includes: Contusion of finger(s) NOS.
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S60.00XA in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S60 — Superficial injury of wrist, hand and fingers
- S60-S69 — Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)
- S60.0 — Contusion of finger without damage to nail
- S60.00 — Contusion of unspecified finger without damage to nail
- S60.00XD — Contusion of unspecified finger without damage to nail, subsequent encounter
- S60.00XS — Contusion of unspecified finger without damage to nail, sequela
- S60.01 — Contusion of thumb without damage to nail
- S60.011 — Contusion of right thumb without damage to nail
- S60.011A — Contusion of right thumb without damage to nail, initial encounter
- S60.011D — Contusion of right thumb without damage to nail, subsequent encounter
View all 40 codes in the S60 family