S60.442D External constriction of right middle finger, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM Code S60.442D: External constriction of right middle finger, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM code S60.442D identifies an external constriction of the right middle finger during a subsequent encounter. The terminology record classifies this concept as an injury or poisoning, establishing it as an active diagnosis code with a parent concept of S60.442. A Medicare billing article also lists this specific diagnosis code. 1 3

Plain-language overview

ICD-10-CM code S60.442D serves as an active terminology concept representing an external constriction of the right middle finger, and its semantic type is classified specifically as an injury or poisoning. 1

What this code represents

The code S60.442D represents a subsequent encounter for external constriction of the right middle finger, distinguishing it from the sequela encounter denoted by the related code S60.442S. 1 3

Coding details

Within the ICD-10-CM hierarchy, S60.442D is a narrower concept under the parent code S60.442, which is defined as external constriction of the right middle finger without the subsequent encounter specifier. 1

An official terminology record lists the published abbreviation for S60.442D as external constriction of the right middle finger, subs encntr, providing a shortened name for this specific diagnosis. 1

Documentation considerations

The official terminology record for S60.442D specifies the right middle finger and the subsequent encounter as integral components of the code's preferred name and published abbreviation. 1

Clinical context

Acute finger and thumb injuries of the ligament and tendons are common in athletes, and accurate diagnosis of these injuries begins with a strong understanding of the anatomy and function of the affected structures. 2

Coverage and utilization context

The code S60.442D appears in a Medicare billing and coding article for debridement services alongside related codes like S60.442S, which lists the diagnosis within the context of that specific article. 3

What the sources add

The terminology record establishes the official code definition and hierarchy, while the Medicare article lists S60.442D among other related external constriction diagnosis codes of the right middle finger. 1 3

A clinical review notes that stable joint finger injuries without large fractures may be treated with splinting or buddy taping for four to six weeks, providing management information for finger injuries. 2

Sources

1. ICD-10-CM S60.442D terminology record — National Cancer Institute Enterprise Vocabulary Services; accessed 2026-07-27.
2. Tendon and ligament injuries of the finger and thumb in athletes: a narrative review — pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov; accessed 2026-07-27.
3. Article - Billing and Coding: Debridement Services (A56459) — cms.gov; accessed 2026-07-27.