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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for wrist contusion

S60.21

Contusion of wrist

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Contusion (skin surface intact) › wrist”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding wrist contusion

The ICD-10-CM code for wrist contusion is S60.21 (Contusion of wrist).

Within S60.2 (contusion of wrist and hand), S60.21 is specifically for contusion of wrist. Related codes cover hand (S60.22).

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 wrist contusion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for wrist contusion?

S60.21 — Contusion of wrist (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S60.21 billable?

No. S60.21 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.