2025 ICD-10-CM code S69
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers 19 Feed
Unspecified injury of the wrist, hand, and fingers.
Medical necessity is determined by the specific injury.The unspecified nature of this code requires clear documentation supporting the need for medical intervention based on the signs, symptoms, and clinical findings.
Diagnosis is based on patient history and physical exam. Treatment might involve pain relievers, antibiotics, wound care, and possibly surgery depending on the specific injury.
In simple words: This code represents injuries to the wrist, hand, and fingers that are not described by more specific codes. It includes injuries where the type of injury is not specified or injuries that don't fit into other categories.
Other and unspecified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s)
Example 1: A patient presents with pain and swelling in their hand after a fall, but imaging doesn't reveal a fracture or other specific injury. S69.9 (Unspecified injury of wrist, hand and finger(s)) would be appropriate., A patient's hand is caught in a door, resulting in a general injury to the fingers with some bruising and lacerations. If the individual injuries aren't documented separately, S69 can be used., A patient experiences a crush injury to the hand, but details about specific structures are not available or further evaluation is needed. S69 could be a temporary placeholder until more information is gathered.
Detailed documentation of the injury is important. While S69 is for unspecified injuries, any available details about the location, nature, and cause should be recorded.If more specific information becomes available, a more precise code should be used.
** This code should not be used if a more specific code applies. The use of this code may indicate a need for further investigation to determine the exact nature of the injury.
- Payment Status: Non-billable
- Specialties:Emergency medicine, orthopedics, hand surgery, primary care.
- Place of Service:Office, Home, Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital,Other Place of Service.