S60.448S — External constriction of other finger, sequela
Is S60.448S billable?
Yes — S60.448S is billable for FY2027. S60.448S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S60.448S may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S60.448S at a glance
| Code | S60.448S |
|---|---|
| Description | External constriction of other finger, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S60.448S?
In S60.448S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S60.448S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S60.448S group to?
S60.448S sits in MDC 09 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 604Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast with MCCmedical
- 605Trauma to the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast without MCCmedical
How is S60.448S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S60.44, the nearest indexed parent of S60.448S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Constriction › external › finger
- Hair › tourniquet syndrome › finger
- Constriction › external › finger › index
- Constriction › external › finger › little
- Constriction › external › finger › middle
- Constriction › external › finger › ring
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to S60.448S.
- External constriction of specified finger with unspecified laterality
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S60.448S to fully describe the condition. S60.448S is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use additional code — inherited from S60.44
Report an additional code alongside S60.448S to fully describe the condition. S60.448S 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 S60.448S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S60.448S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S60.448S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S60.448S and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S60.448S existed?
S60.448S 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.