S60.219 is the authoritative medical code for Contusion of unspecified wrist. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for contusion of unspecified wrist (ICD-10-CM S60.219), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Contusion of unspecified wrist is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S60.219. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes2 (not included here): contusion of fingers (S60.0-, S60.1-); 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 S60.219 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- contusion of fingers (S60.0-, S60.1-)
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S60.219 be billed directly?
No. S60.219 (Contusion of unspecified wrist) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S60.219 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S60.
Can S60.219 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S60.219 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: contusion of fingers (S60.0-, S60.1-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34); insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S60.219 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
- S60.00XA — Contusion of unspecified finger without damage to nail, initial encounter
- 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
View all 40 codes in the S60 family