S60.479D — Other superficial bite of unspecified finger, subsequent encounter
Is S60.479D billable?
Yes, but S60.479D is an unspecified code. S60.479D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S60.479D 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 S60.479D — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S60.470DOther superficial bite of right index finger, subsequent encounter
- S60.471DOther superficial bite of left index finger, subsequent encounter
- S60.472DOther superficial bite of right middle finger, subsequent encounter
- S60.473DOther superficial bite of left middle finger, subsequent encounter
- S60.474DOther superficial bite of right ring finger, subsequent encounter
- S60.475DOther superficial bite of left ring finger, subsequent encounter
- S60.476DOther superficial bite of right little finger, subsequent encounter
- S60.477DOther superficial bite of left little finger, subsequent encounter
- S60.478DOther superficial bite of other finger, subsequent encounter
S60.479D at a glance
| Code | S60.479D |
|---|---|
| Description | Other superficial bite 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 S60.479D?
In S60.479D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S60.479D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S60.479D group to?
S60.479D 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 S60.479D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S60.479, the nearest indexed parent of S60.479D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Bite › finger › superficial NEC (s) (animal) (human)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S60.47
The conditions below can never be reported together with S60.479D 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 S60.479D to fully describe the condition. S60.479D 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 S60.479D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S60.479D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S60.479D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S60.479D and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S60.479D existed?
S60.479D 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.