S60.221A is the authoritative medical code for Contusion of right hand, initial encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for contusion of right hand, initial encounter (ICD-10-CM S60.221A), 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 right hand, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S60.221A. 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 S60.221A 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
Does S60.221A require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S60.
Can S60.221A be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S60.221A 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 S60.221A 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