S60.342 — External constriction of left thumb
Is S60.342 billable?
No — S60.342 is a non-billable header code. S60.342 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 3 billable codes beneath S60.342.
S60.342 at a glance
| Code | S60.342 |
|---|---|
| Description | External constriction of left thumb |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S60.342 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S60.34, the nearest indexed parent of S60.342. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Constriction › external › thumb
- Hair › tourniquet syndrome › thumb
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S60.342 to fully describe the condition. S60.342 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from S60.34
Report an additional code alongside S60.342 to fully describe the condition. S60.342 is sequenced first.
- cause code to identify the constricting item (W49.0-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S60.342, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S60.342 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S60.342, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S60.342 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under S60.342? (3)
How long has S60.342 existed?
S60.342 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.