S60.463A — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of left middle finger, initial encounter
Is S60.463A billable?
Yes — S60.463A is billable for FY2027. S60.463A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S60.463A may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S60.463A at a glance
| Code | S60.463A |
|---|---|
| Description | Insect bite (nonvenomous) of left middle finger, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in S60.463A?
In S60.463A, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for S60.463A to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S60.463A group to?
S60.463A 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.
- 606Minor Skin Disorders with MCCmedical
- 607Minor Skin Disorders without MCCmedical
How is S60.463A listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S60.46, the nearest indexed parent of S60.463A. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Bite › finger › index › superficial NEC › insect (s) (animal) (human)
- Bite › finger › little › superficial NEC › insect (s) (animal) (human)
- Bite › finger › middle › superficial NEC › insect (s) (animal) (human)
- Bite › finger › ring › superficial NEC › insect (s) (animal) (human)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S60.463A to fully describe the condition. S60.463A is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S60.463A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S60.463A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S60.463A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S60.463A and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S60.463A existed?
S60.463A 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.