S60.561 — Insect bite (nonvenomous) of right hand
Is S60.561 billable?
No — S60.561 is a non-billable header code. S60.561 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 3 billable codes beneath S60.561.
S60.561 at a glance
| Code | S60.561 |
|---|---|
| Description | Insect bite (nonvenomous) of right hand |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S60.561 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S60.56, the nearest indexed parent of S60.561. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Bite › hand › superficial NEC › insect (s) (animal) (human)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S60.561 to fully describe the condition. S60.561 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 S60.561, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S60.561 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S60.561, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S60.561 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60.5
The conditions below are not part of S60.561, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S60.561 and the excluded code may both be reported.
What codes fall under S60.561? (3)
How long has S60.561 existed?
S60.561 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.