S60.469D — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified finger, subsequent encounter
Is S60.469D billable?
Yes, but S60.469D is an unspecified code. S60.469D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S60.469D 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 S60.469D — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S60.460DInsect bite (nonvenomous) of right index finger, subsequent encounter
- S60.461DInsect bite (nonvenomous) of left index finger, subsequent encounter
- S60.462DInsect bite (nonvenomous) of right middle finger, subsequent encounter
- S60.463DInsect bite (nonvenomous) of left middle finger, subsequent encounter
- S60.464DInsect bite (nonvenomous) of right ring finger, subsequent encounter
- S60.465DInsect bite (nonvenomous) of left ring finger, subsequent encounter
- S60.466DInsect bite (nonvenomous) of right little finger, subsequent encounter
- S60.467DInsect bite (nonvenomous) of left little finger, subsequent encounter
- S60.468DInsect bite (nonvenomous) of other finger, subsequent encounter
S60.469D at a glance
| Code | S60.469D |
|---|---|
| Description | Insect bite (nonvenomous) of unspecified finger, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S60.469D?
In S60.469D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S60.469D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S60.469D group to?
S60.469D sits in MDC 23 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.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S60.469D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S60.469, the nearest indexed parent of S60.469D. 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 S60.469D to fully describe the condition. S60.469D 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 S60.469D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S60.469D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S60.469D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S60.469D and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S60.469D existed?
S60.469D 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.