S67.21 ICD-10-CM Code: Crushing injury of right 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
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S67.21 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 S67.21 be billed directly?
No. S67.21 (Crushing injury of right hand) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S67.21 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 S67.21 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S67.2 — Crushing injury of hand
- S67.20 — Crushing injury of unspecified 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
- S67.21XA — Crushing injury of right hand, initial encounter
- S67.21XD — Crushing injury of right hand, subsequent encounter
- S67.21XS — Crushing injury of right hand, sequela
- S67.22 — Crushing injury of left hand
- S67.22XA — Crushing injury of left hand, initial encounter