S67Not billable, use a more specific code below

Crushing injury of wrist, hand and fingers

In Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69), chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes

75 billable codes under S67: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

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Instructional notes

Use additional code: add a second code for this, listed after this one

  • code for all associated injuries, such as:
  • fracture of wrist and hand (S62.-)
  • open wound of wrist and hand (S61.-)

Also applies, from Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)

These notes sit on S60-S69 and apply to every code under it, including S67.

Excludes2: not included here, code separately if applicable

Official coding guidelines

From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.

Covers 7th character use and coding of injuries, fractures, burns, drug and toxic effects, abuse and neglect, and complications of care (S00-T88).

Read Section I.C.19 (page 77)

All codes under S67

S67 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

S67 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under S67 group to these 9 MS-DRGs (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.

Other codes that refer to S67

Notes on these codes point to S67.

  • S57 Excludes2: crushing injury of wrist and hand (S67.-)

About the condition

Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.

Finger Injuries and Disorders

You use your fingers and thumbs to do everything from grasping objects to playing musical instruments to typing. When there is something wrong with them, it can make life difficult. Common problems include:

Read more about finger injuries and disorders on MedlinePlus

Hand Injuries and Disorders

No matter how old you are or what you do for a living, you are always using your hands. When there is something wrong with them, you may not be able to do your regular activities.

Read more about hand injuries and disorders on MedlinePlus

Code history

Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.