S60.45
Header — not billableSuperficial foreign body of fingers
The ICD-10 code for superficial foreign body of fingers is S60.45.
S60.45 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.
- Splinter in the finger(s)
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.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under S60.45
- S60.450Superficial foreign body of right index finger
- S60.451Superficial foreign body of left index finger
- S60.452Superficial foreign body of right middle finger
- S60.453Superficial foreign body of left middle finger
- S60.454Superficial foreign body of right ring finger
- S60.455Superficial foreign body of left ring finger
- S60.456Superficial foreign body of right little finger
- S60.457Superficial foreign body of left little finger
- S60.458Superficial foreign body of other finger
- S60.459Superficial foreign body of unspecified finger
Related codes in this category
- S60.41Abrasion of fingersnon-billable header
- S60.42Blister (nonthermal) of fingersnon-billable header
- S60.44External constriction of fingersnon-billable header
- S60.46Insect bite (nonvenomous) of fingersnon-billable header
- S60.47Other superficial bite of fingersnon-billable header
- S60.45Superficial foreign body of fingersnon-billable header