2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S69Other and unspecified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s)

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S60-S69›s

ICD-10-CM S69
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S69 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other and unspecified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s), so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as S69.80XA, S69.80XD, S69.80XS, and S69.81XA.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S69
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other and unspecified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s)
Short Description
Other and unspecified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s)
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
S60-S69
Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS60-S69Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
CategorysOther and unspecified injuries of wrist, hand and finger (S69)
This CodeS69Other and unspecified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s)

Specific Coding for Other and unspecified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s)Overview

Non-specific codes like S69 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • S69.8 for Other specified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s)

  • S69.80 for Other specified injuries of unspecified wrist, hand and finger(s)

  • S69.81 for Other specified injuries of right wrist, hand and finger(s)

  • S69.82 for Other specified injuries of left wrist, hand and finger(s)

  • S69.9 for Unspecified injury of wrist, hand and finger(s)

  • S69.90 for Unspecified injury of unspecified wrist, hand and finger(s)

  • S69.91 for Unspecified injury of right wrist, hand and finger(s)

  • S69.92 for Unspecified injury of left wrist, hand and finger(s)

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Other and unspecified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s) (S69). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:

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

Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

7th Character Note

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S69

7th Character

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

Patient EducationClinical

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:

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About S69Overview

Is S69 (Other and unspecified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s)) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other and unspecified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s), and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other and unspecified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s) need a more specific code from this category, such as S69.80XA, S69.80XD, and S69.80XS.