Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S67

Crushing injury of wrist, hand and fingers

ICD-10-CM Code:
S67
ICD-10 Code for:
Crushing injury of wrist, hand and fingers
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
      (S60-S69)
      • Crushing injury of wrist, hand and fingers
        (S67)

S67 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of crushing injury of wrist, hand and fingers. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Crushing injury of wrist, hand and fingers

Non-specific codes like S67 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for crushing injury of wrist, hand and fingers:

  • S67.0 for Crushing injury of thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.00 for Crushing injury of unspecified thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.01 for Crushing injury of right thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.02 for Crushing injury of left thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.1 for Crushing injury of other and unspecified finger(s) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.10 for Crushing injury of unspecified finger(s) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.19 for Crushing injury of other finger(s) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.2 for Crushing injury of hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.20 for Crushing injury of unspecified hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.21 for Crushing injury of right hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.22 for Crushing injury of left hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.3 for Crushing injury of wrist - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.30 for Crushing injury of unspecified wrist - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.31 for Crushing injury of right wrist - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.32 for Crushing injury of left wrist - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.4 for Crushing injury of wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.40 for Crushing injury of unspecified wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.41 for Crushing injury of right wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.42 for Crushing injury of left wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.9 for Crushing injury of unspecified part(s) of wrist, hand and fingers - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.90 for Crushing injury of unspecified part(s) of unspecified wrist, hand and fingers - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.91 for Crushing injury of unspecified part(s) of right wrist, hand and fingers - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S67.92 for Crushing injury of unspecified part(s) of left wrist, hand and fingers - NON-BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Crushing injury of wrist, hand and fingers (S67). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Use Additional Code

Use Additional Code
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.
  • code for all associated injuries, such as:
  • fracture of wrist and hand S62
  • open wound of wrist and hand S61

7th Character Note

7th Character Note
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S67

7th Character

7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Patient Education


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:

  • Injuries that result in fractures (broken bones), ruptured ligaments and dislocations
  • Osteoarthritis - wear-and-tear arthritis. It can also cause deformity.
  • Tendinitis - irritation of the tendons
  • Dupuytren's contracture - a hereditary thickening of the tough tissue that lies just below the skin of your palm. It causes the fingers to stiffen and bend.
  • Trigger finger - an irritation of the sheath that surrounds the flexor tendons. It can cause the tendon to catch and release like a trigger.

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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.

Hand problems include :

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome - compression of a nerve as it goes through the wrist, often making your fingers feel numb
  • Injuries that result in fractures (broken bones), ruptured ligaments and dislocations
  • Osteoarthritis - wear-and-tear arthritis, which can also cause deformity
  • Tendinitis - irritation of the tendons
  • Disorders and injuries of your fingers and thumb

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Wrist Injuries and Disorders

Your wrist connects your hand to your forearm. It is not one big joint; it has several small joints. This makes it flexible and allows you to move your hand in different ways. The wrist has two big forearm bones and eight small bones known as carpals. It also has tendons and ligaments, which are connective tissues. Tendons connect muscles to bones. Ligaments connect bones to each other.

What are the types of wrist injuries and disorders?

Some of the more common types of wrist injuries and disorders are:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome, which happens when a nerve that runs from your forearm into your palm becomes squeezed at the wrist
  • Ganglion cysts, which are noncancerous lumps or masses
  • Gout, which is a form of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid in your joints
  • Fractures (broken bones)
  • Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis. It is caused by wear and tear of the joints.
  • Sprains and strains, which are injuries to ligaments and injuries to muscles or tendons
  • Tendinitis, inflammation of a tendon, usually due to overuse

Who is at risk for wrist injuries and disorders?

Certain things can put you at higher risk of having a wrist problem, including:

  • Doing sports, which can put you at risk for injuries and puts stress on your wrist. For example, you may fall on your outstretched hand when you are skating or snowboarding. Your wrist could be injured while doing contact sports. And other sports such as gymnastics and basketball can strain your wrists.
  • Doing repetitive wrist motions, such as typing on a keyboard, working on an assembly line, or using power tools.
  • Having certain diseases. For example, rheumatoid arthritis can cause wrist pain.

What are the symptoms of wrist injuries and disorders?

The symptoms of a wrist problem can vary, depending on the problem. A common symptom is wrist pain. Some other possible symptoms include swelling, a decrease in wrist strength, and sudden numbness or tingling.

How are wrist injuries and disorders diagnosed?

Your health care provider may use many tools to make a diagnosis:

  • A medical history, which includes asking about your symptoms
  • A physical exam, including checking your wrist strength and range of motion
  • An x-ray or other imaging test
  • Blood tests

What are the treatments for wrist injuries and disorders?

Treatments for wrist pain depends on the type of injury or disorder. They may include:

  • Resting your wrist
  • Wearing a wrist brace or cast
  • Pain relievers
  • Cortisone shots
  • Physical therapy
  • Surgery

Can wrist injuries and disorders be prevented?

To try to prevent wrist problems, you can:

  • Use wrist guards, when doing sports that put you at risk for wrist injuries
  • In the workplace, perform stretching exercises and take frequent rest breaks. You should also pay attention to ergonomics to make sure that you are using the proper wrist position while working.
  • Make sure that you get enough calcium and vitamin D to keep your bones strong

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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.