2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S60.465SInsect bite (nonvenomous) of left ring finger, sequela
S60.465S is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for insect bite (nonvenomous) of left ring finger, sequela. The 7th character S marks it as a sequela code, which reports a problem that remains after the original condition has resolved. 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. The code is exempt from POA reporting. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Injury, sequela.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Present on Admission (POA)Billing
S60.465S is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review the other POA exempt codes in Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69).
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Nonvenomous insect bite of finger of left hand
- Nonvenomous insect bite of finger of left hand with infection
- Nonvenomous insect bite of left hand with infection
- Nonvenomous insect bite of left ring finger
- Nonvenomous insect bite of left ring finger with infection
- Nonvenomous insect bite of ring finger
- Nonvenomous insect bite of ring finger with infection
- Superficial injury of left ring finger
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
Insect Bites and Stings
Most insect bites are harmless, though they sometimes cause discomfort. Bee, wasp, and hornet stings and fire ant bites usually hurt. Mosquito and flea bites usually itch. Insects can also spread diseases. In the United States, some mosquitoes spread West Nile virus.
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Convert S60.465S to ICD-9-CMHistory
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Questions About S60.465SOverview
What is the ICD-10 code for insect bite (nonvenomous) of left ring finger, sequela?
The ICD-10-CM code for insect bite (nonvenomous) of left ring finger, sequela is S60.465S (sometimes written as S60465S). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Is S60.465S (Insect bite (nonvenomous) of left ring finger) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report insect bite (nonvenomous) of left ring finger, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character S in S60.465S mean?
The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the insect bite (nonvenomous) of left ring finger itself has resolved, not the original event.
What MS-DRG does S60.465S group to?
When insect bite (nonvenomous) of left ring finger, sequela is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 604, 605, with relative weights from 0.9160 to 1.4721 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Is S60.465S exempt from POA reporting?
Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for insect bite (nonvenomous) of left ring finger, sequela on inpatient claims. The code appears in the Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69) range of the CMS exempt list.
