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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for hand abrasion

S60.51

Abrasion of hand

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abrasion › hand”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding hand abrasion

The ICD-10-CM code for hand abrasion is S60.51 (Abrasion of hand).

Within S60.5 (other superficial injuries of hand), S60.51 is specifically for abrasion of hand. Related codes cover Blister (nonthermal) of hand (S60.52), external constriction of hand (S60.54), superficial foreign body of hand (S60.55), insect bite (nonvenomous) of hand (S60.56) and other superficial bite of hand (S60.57).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about hand abrasion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for hand abrasion?

S60.51 — Abrasion of hand (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S60.51 billable?

No. S60.51 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.