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ICD-10/S67.20

S67.20 ICD-10-CM Code: Crushing injury of unspecified hand

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Crushing injury of unspecified hand is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S67.20). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S67.20 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • crushing injury of fingers (S67.1-)
  • crushing injury of thumb (S67.0-)
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Use Additional Code

Supplementary codes the tabular list directs you to add.

  • Use additional code for all associated injuries, such as:
  • fracture of wrist and hand (S62.-)
  • open wound of wrist and hand (S61.-)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can S67.20 be billed directly?

No. S67.20 (Crushing injury of unspecified hand) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does S67.20 require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S67.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S67.20 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • S67.198 — Crushing injury of other finger
  • S67.198A — Crushing injury of other finger, initial encounter
  • S67.198D — Crushing injury of other finger, subsequent encounter
  • S67.198S — Crushing injury of other finger, sequela
  • S67.2 — Crushing injury of hand
  • S67.20XA — Crushing injury of unspecified hand, initial encounter
  • S67.20XD — Crushing injury of unspecified hand, subsequent encounter
  • S67.20XS — Crushing injury of unspecified hand, sequela
  • S67.21 — Crushing injury of right hand
  • S67.21XA — Crushing injury of right hand, initial encounter

View all codes in the S67 family