S60.82 is the authoritative medical code for Blister nonthermal of wrist. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for blister nonthermal of wrist (ICD-10-CM S60.82), 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
Blister nonthermal of wrist is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S60.82. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. 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 S60.82 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.
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S60.82 be billed directly?
No. S60.82 (Blister nonthermal of wrist) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S60.82 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S60.
Can S60.82 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S60.82 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).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S60.82 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