S60.842⚠ Requires 7th Character

External constriction of left wrist

⚠ 7th Character Required

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S60

This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S60.842:

Ainitial encounterS60.842ADsubsequent encounterS60.842DSsequelaS60.842S

Sub-codes of S60.842(3)

S60.842 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.

S60.842AExternal constriction of left wrist, initial encounter✓ BillableS60.842DExternal constriction of left wrist, subsequent encounter✓ BillableS60.842SExternal constriction of left wrist, sequela✓ Billable

Code Hierarchy

┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S60-S69Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)├S60Superficial injury of wrist, hand and fingers
└S60.842External constriction of left wrist

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