ICD-10-CM S69: Other and unspecified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s)

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for S69

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

Coding Notes & Guidelines for S69

7th Character Guidance

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

7th Character Definitions
  • A: initial encounter
  • D: subsequent encounter
  • S: sequela

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for S69):

S69.8 - Other specified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s) S69.80 - Other specified injuries of unspecified wrist, hand and finger(s) S69.81 - Other specified injuries of right wrist, hand and finger(s) S69.82 - Other specified injuries of left wrist, hand and finger(s) S69.9 - Unspecified injury of wrist, hand and finger(s) S69.90 - Unspecified injury of unspecified wrist, hand and finger(s) S69.91 - Unspecified injury of right wrist, hand and finger(s) S69.92 - Unspecified injury of left wrist, hand and finger(s)

About ICD-10-CM Code S69 (Other and unspecified injuries of wrist)

ICD-10-CM code S69 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S69 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about S69 - Other and unspecified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s). It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Other and unspecified injuries of wrist related to hand and finger.