S60.44
Header — not billableExternal constriction of fingers
The ICD-10 code for external constriction of fingers is S60.44.
S60.44 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 10 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Hair tourniquet syndrome of finger
Use additional code
This code represents an underlying condition. When a related manifestation is also present, coding convention calls for an additional code to be listed after this one.
- cause code to identify the constricting item (W49.0-)
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •If the associated manifestation or related condition noted above is also documented, an additional code should be reported alongside this one.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under S60.44
- S60.440External constriction of right index finger
- S60.441External constriction of left index finger
- S60.442External constriction of right middle finger
- S60.443External constriction of left middle finger
- S60.444External constriction of right ring finger
- S60.445External constriction of left ring finger
- S60.446External constriction of right little finger
- S60.447External constriction of left little finger
- S60.448External constriction of other finger
- S60.449External constriction of unspecified finger
Related codes in this category
- S60.41Abrasion of fingersnon-billable header
- S60.42Blister (nonthermal) of fingersnon-billable header
- S60.45Superficial foreign body of fingersnon-billable header
- S60.46Insect bite (nonvenomous) of fingersnon-billable header
- S60.47Other superficial bite of fingersnon-billable header
- S60.44External constriction of fingersnon-billable header