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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bruise

ICD-10 Coding for Bruise

S60.021A
R23.3

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bruise includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Contusion
Ecchymosis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bruise

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bruise

Use ICD-10 code S60.021A for contusion of right index finger, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Contusion of right index finger, initial encounter

Billable Code
S60.021A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of bruise on right index finger due to trauma
documentation:
  • • Documented laterality and encounter type

Applicable To

  • • Bruise of right index finger

Important Notes

  • • Ensure complete documentation of the injury mechanism and encounter type.

Spontaneous ecchymoses

Billable Code
R23.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Absence of trauma history
  • • Laboratory tests confirming bleeding disorder

Applicable To

  • • Non-traumatic bruising

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of absence of trauma and any underlying conditions.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W01.198A

Fall on same level from slipping, tripping, and stumbling

Use to specify the external cause of the injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a bruise?

The ICD-10 code for a traumatic bruise is in the S00-S99 range, such as S60.021A for a contusion of the right index finger. For non-traumatic bruises, use R23.3.

How do you code a spontaneous bruise?

For spontaneous bruises without trauma, use ICD-10 code R23.3, ensuring documentation of the absence of trauma and any underlying conditions.

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