S60.451D Superficial foreign body of left index finger, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM S60.451D: Superficial foreign body of left index finger, subsequent encounter

ICD-10-CM code S60.451D is an active terminology concept representing a superficial foreign body of the left index finger during a subsequent encounter. The terminology record classifies this diagnosis under the Injury or Poisoning semantic type, while clinical and billing sources provide related foreign body removal and coding context. 1 2 4

Plain-language overview

Code S60.451D serves as an active terminology concept representing a superficial foreign body located specifically in the left index finger for a subsequent encounter. 1

What this code represents

The terminology record assigns S60.451D a semantic type of Injury or Poisoning and establishes its parent concept as S60.451 for superficial foreign body of the left index finger. 1

The official published abbreviation for S60.451D is superficial foreign body of left index finger, subs encntr, confirming its specific subsequent encounter designation within the ICD-10-CM version 2026. 1

Coding details

The S60.451D terminology record indicates that this code has narrower concepts within the ICD-10-CM version 2026 classification system and maintains an active record status. 1

Documentation considerations

Clinical evaluation of foreign bodies notes that neurovascular compromise or infection represents an absolute indication for exploration and attempted removal of the foreign body. 2

Evaluating foreign body removal complications involves reviewing the wound position and depth, and delayed removal may occur if the patient becomes aware of the foreign body or develops a complication. 2

Coverage and utilization context

A Medicare billing and coding article for surgical nail treatment includes the phrase foreign body of left index finger with damage to nail within its listed billing and coding guidelines. 4

What the sources add

While the terminology record defines the diagnosis code S60.451D, the clinical source provides operational context by detailing the indications and evaluation strategies for foreign body removal procedures. 1 2

The terminology record establishes the exact diagnosis definition, whereas the Medicare billing articles provide distinct operational context by listing similar foreign body conditions within surgical nail treatment guidelines. 1 3 4

Sources

1. ICD-10-CM S60.451D terminology record — National Cancer Institute Enterprise Vocabulary Services; accessed 2026-07-27.
2. Bookshelf — ncbi.nlm.nih.gov; accessed 2026-07-27.
3. Article - Billing and Coding: Surgical Treatment of Nails (A52998) — cms.gov; accessed 2026-07-27.
4. Article - Billing and Coding: Surgical Treatment of Nails (A59028) — cms.gov; accessed 2026-07-27.