S60-S69: Injuries to the wrist and hand
S60: Superficial injury of wrist and hand
Superficial injuries of the wrist and hand represent a group of conditions that involve damage to the outermost layers of skin, tissues, or blood vessels of the wrist and hand. This group includes several types of injuries like bruises, scrapes, blisters, cuts, burns, and bites. These injuries are usually caused by accidents, such as falls, mishandling sharp or hot objects, or animal bites. Some of the most common symptoms include pain, swelling, redness, and sensitivity in the affected area, and sometimes a visible wound or discoloration on the skin. The condition can affect anyone regardless of age or overall health condition. These injuries typically do not progress into more serious conditions if treated promptly and properly, but they might lead to complications like infections if left untreated. It is important to note that this group of conditions only includes damage that affects the skin's surface or directly beneath it, not deeper structures such as bones, tendons, or ligaments.
Subcodes of S60:
- S60.0: Contusion of finger(s) without damage to nail
- S60.1: Contusion of finger(s) with damage to nail
- S60.2: Contusion of other parts of wrist and hand
- S60.7: Multiple superficial injuries of wrist and hand
- S60.8: Other superficial injuries of wrist and hand
- S60.9: Superficial injury of wrist and hand, unspecified
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