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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for wrist abrasion

S60.81

Abrasion of wrist

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding wrist abrasion

The ICD-10-CM code for wrist abrasion is S60.81 (Abrasion of wrist).

Within S60.8 (other superficial injuries of wrist), S60.81 is specifically for abrasion of wrist. Related codes cover Blister (nonthermal) of wrist (S60.82), external constriction of wrist (S60.84), superficial foreign body of wrist (S60.85), insect bite (nonvenomous) of wrist (S60.86) and other superficial bite of wrist (S60.87).

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 abrasion ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for wrist abrasion?

S60.81 — Abrasion of wrist (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S60.81 billable?

No. S60.81 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.