S60.469A — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified finger, initial encounter
Is S60.469A billable?
Yes, but S60.469A is an unspecified code. S60.469A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S60.469A is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S60.469A — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S60.460AInsect bite (nonvenomous) of right index finger, initial encounter
- S60.461AInsect bite (nonvenomous) of left index finger, initial encounter
- S60.462AInsect bite (nonvenomous) of right middle finger, initial encounter
- S60.463AInsect bite (nonvenomous) of left middle finger, initial encounter
- S60.464AInsect bite (nonvenomous) of right ring finger, initial encounter
- S60.465AInsect bite (nonvenomous) of left ring finger, initial encounter
- S60.466AInsect bite (nonvenomous) of right little finger, initial encounter
- S60.467AInsect bite (nonvenomous) of left little finger, initial encounter
- S60.468AInsect bite (nonvenomous) of other finger, initial encounter
S60.469A at a glance
| Code | S60.469A |
|---|---|
| Description | Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified 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 S60.469A?
In S60.469A, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for S60.469A to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S60.469A group to?
S60.469A 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 S60.469A listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S60.469, the nearest indexed parent of S60.469A. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Bite › finger › superficial NEC › insect (s) (animal) (human)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S60.469A to fully describe the condition. S60.469A 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 S60.469A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S60.469A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S60.469A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S60.469A and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S60.469A existed?
S60.469A 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.