2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S60.211AContusion of right wrist, initial encounter
S60.211A is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for contusion of right wrist, initial encounter. The 7th character A marks it as an initial encounter code, used while the patient is receiving active treatment. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 604 through 605, 963 through 965. Coders also document this condition as contusion of right wrist. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Superficial injury; contusion, initial encounter.
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Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Contusion of right wrist
- Contusion of wrist
- Hematoma of right wrist
- Hematoma of wrist
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Superficial injury of wrist, hand and fingers (S60). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
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Convert S60.211A to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About S60.211AOverview
Is S60.211A (Contusion of right wrist) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report contusion of right wrist, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character A in S60.211A mean?
The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for contusion of right wrist, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.
What MS-DRG does S60.211A group to?
When contusion of right wrist, initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 604, 605, 963, 964, 965, with relative weights from 0.9160 to 2.7338 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S60.211A?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, contusion of right wrist, initial encounter converts to ICD-9-CM 923.21 (contusion of wrist). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.
