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S69Not billable, use a more specific code below

Other and unspecified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s)

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

18 billable codes under S69: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.

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Instructional notes

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 S69.

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 S69

S69 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.

S69 MS-DRGs

As the principal diagnosis, the billable codes under S69 group to these 7 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 S69

Notes on these codes point to S69.

  • S50-S59 Excludes2: injuries of wrist and hand (S60-S69)
  • S59 Excludes2: other and unspecified injuries of wrist and hand (S69.-)

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.