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ICD-10/S60.82

S60.82 ICD-10-CM Code: Blister (nonthermal) of wrist

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

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.

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.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S60.82 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • S60.812S — Abrasion of left wrist, sequela
  • S60.819 — Abrasion of unspecified wrist
  • S60.819A — Abrasion of unspecified wrist, initial encounter
  • S60.819D — Abrasion of unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter
  • S60.819S — Abrasion of unspecified wrist, sequela
  • S60.821 — Blister (nonthermal) of right wrist
  • S60.821A — Blister (nonthermal) of right wrist, initial encounter
  • S60.821D — Blister (nonthermal) of right wrist, subsequent encounter
  • S60.821S — Blister (nonthermal) of right wrist, sequela
  • S60.822 — Blister (nonthermal) of left wrist

View all codes in the S60 family