S60.475D — Other superficial bite of left ring finger, subsequent encounter
Is S60.475D billable?
Yes — S60.475D is billable for FY2027. S60.475D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S60.475D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S60.475D at a glance
| Code | S60.475D |
|---|---|
| Description | Other superficial bite of left ring 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 S60.475D?
In S60.475D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S60.475D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S60.475D group to?
S60.475D 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 S60.475D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S60.47, the nearest indexed parent of S60.475D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Bite › finger › little › superficial NEC (s) (animal) (human)
- Bite › finger › middle › superficial NEC (s) (animal) (human)
- Bite › finger › ring › superficial NEC (s) (animal) (human)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S60.47
The conditions below can never be reported together with S60.475D on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S60.475D to fully describe the condition. S60.475D 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 S60.475D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S60.475D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S60.475D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S60.475D and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S60.475D existed?
S60.475D 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.