S60.448S
S60.448S — External constriction of other finger, sequela
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt
S60.448S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for external constriction of other finger, sequela. It is valid for submission on a claim.
7th character "S" — sequela
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S60
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Inclusion terms
Alternative wordings a physician may use in the chart for this same code.
- External constriction of specified finger with unspecified laterality
Risk adjustment
S60.448S does not map to an HCC and does not risk-adjust under CMS-HCC V28. That is normal — most ICD-10 codes do not. It still needs to be coded correctly; it just will not move a RAF score.
Related codes at this level
Codes that share S60.448. If S60.448S is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.
Questions about S60.448S
- Is S60.448S a billable ICD-10-CM code?
- Yes. S60.448S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
- Where does S60.448S sit in the tabular list?
- Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), in the block Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69).