2027 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 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

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 2027, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to S69: its own notes plus those printed at block S60-S69 and Chapter 19. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Block S60-S69 Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers applies to 5,118 codes
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes
  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes
  • Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
  • The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

7th Character

Every code in the category takes a 7th character from the listed values, with the placeholder X filling any empty positions before it.

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S69
Values for category S69 Encounter: Initial, Subsequent, Sequela
  • Ainitial encounter
  • Dsubsequent encounter
  • Ssequela

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name S69, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming S69: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • S59 Other and unspecified injuries of elbow and forearm
    other and unspecified injuries of wrist and hand (S69.-)

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:

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About S69Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other and unspecified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s)?

S69 is the ICD-10-CM category for other and unspecified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s), but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

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.