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S60.34

External constriction of thumb

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

S60S60.3S60.34

Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

Section: S60-S69 - Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Hair tourniquet syndrome of thumb

Use Additional Code

  • cause code to identify the constricting item (W49.0-)

Specific Codes (3)

S60.341Category

External constriction of right thumb

S60.342Category

External constriction of left thumb

S60.349Category

External constriction of unspecified thumb

Related Codes

S60.31Category

Abrasion of thumb

S60.32Category

Blister (nonthermal) of thumb

S60.35Category

Superficial foreign body of thumb

S60.36Category

Insect bite (nonvenomous) of thumb

S60.37Category

Other superficial bite of thumb

S60.39Category

Other superficial injuries of thumb

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