Question 1

Is S60.2 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S60.2 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S60.2 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S60.2 represents Contusion of wrist and hand. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S60.2?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S60.2 is S60 (Superficial injury of wrist, hand and fingers). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from S60.2?

Accepted Answer

Code S60.2 has Type 2 Excludes including: contusion of fingers (S60.0-, S60.1-). These conditions are not included in S60.2 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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