S66.100S — Unspecified injury of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of right index finger at wrist and hand level, sequela
Is S66.100S billable?
Yes, but S66.100S is an unspecified code. S66.100S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S66.100S 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 S66.100S — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S66.001SUnspecified injury of long flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of right thumb at wrist and hand level, sequela
- S66.201SUnspecified injury of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right thumb at wrist and hand level, sequela
- S66.401SUnspecified injury of intrinsic muscle, fascia and tendon of right thumb at wrist and hand level, sequela
S66.100S at a glance
| Code | S66.100S |
|---|---|
| Description | Unspecified injury of flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of right index finger at wrist and hand level, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S66.100S?
In S66.100S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S66.100S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S66.100S group to?
S66.100S sits in MDC 21 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.
- 913Traumatic Injury with MCCmedical
- 914Traumatic Injury without MCCmedical
How is S66.100S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S66.10, the nearest indexed parent of S66.100S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Injury › muscle › finger › little › flexor › hand level
- Injury › muscle › finger › middle › flexor › hand level
- Injury › muscle › finger › ring › flexor › hand level
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S66.100S to fully describe the condition. S66.100S 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 S66.100S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S66.100S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S66.100S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S66.100S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S66
The conditions below are not part of S66.100S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S66.100S and the excluded code may both be reported.
- sprain of joints and ligaments of wrist and hand (S63.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S66.1
The conditions below are not part of S66.100S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S66.100S and the excluded code may both be reported.
- Injury of long flexor muscle, fascia and tendon of thumb at wrist and hand level (S66.0-)
Code also — inherited from S66
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S66.100S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound (S61.-)
How long has S66.100S existed?
S66.100S 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.