S60.521D

S60.521D: Blister (nonthermal) of right hand, subsequent encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exemptright

S60.521D is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for blister (nonthermal) of right hand, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check S60.521D with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "D": subsequent encounter

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

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S60.521D

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on S60.5: Other superficial injuries of hand

superficial injuries of fingers (S60.3-, S60.4-)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

S60.521D is named in 1 Medicare coverage policy: 1 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

A56459Billing and Coding: Debridement Services

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.