2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S60.932AUnspecified superficial injury of left thumb, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S60-S69›S60

ICD-10-CM S60.932A
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S60.932A is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for unspecified superficial injury of left thumb, 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 superficial injury of skin of left thumb. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Superficial injury; contusion, initial encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S60.932A
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Unspecified superficial injury of left thumb, initial encounter
Short Description
Unspecified superficial injury of left thumb, init encntr
Parent Code
S60.932
Unspecified superficial injury of left thumb

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS60-S69Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
CategoryS60Superficial injury of wrist, hand and fingers
This CodeS60.932AUnspecified superficial injury of left thumb, initial encounter

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Superficial injury of skin of left thumb

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.

CCSR INJ017
Superficial injury; contusion, initial encounter
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Wounds and Injuries

An injury is damage to your body. It is a general term that refers to harm caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, and more. In the U.S., millions of people injure themselves every year. These injuries range from minor to life-threatening.

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Convert S60.932A to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
915.8 Superfic inj finger-NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About S60.932AOverview

What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified superficial injury of left thumb, initial encounter?

The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified superficial injury of left thumb, initial encounter is S60.932A (sometimes written as S60932A). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Is S60.932A (Unspecified superficial injury of left thumb) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report unspecified superficial injury of left thumb, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character A in S60.932A mean?

The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for unspecified superficial injury of left thumb, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.

What MS-DRG does S60.932A group to?

When unspecified superficial injury of left thumb, 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 S60.932A?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, unspecified superficial injury of left thumb, initial encounter converts to ICD-9-CM 915.8 (superfic inj finger-NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.