Question 1

Is S60.57 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S60.57 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 S60.57 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S60.57 represents Other superficial bite of 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 S60.57?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S60.57 is S60.5 (Other superficial injuries of hand). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from S60.57?

Accepted Answer

Code S60.57 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: open bite of hand (S61.45-). These conditions cannot be coded together with S60.57 as they represent different diagnoses.

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