S67.4 is the authoritative medical code for Crushing injury of wrist and hand. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for crushing injury of wrist and hand (ICD-10-CM S67.4), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Crushing injury of wrist and hand is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S67.4. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): crushing injury of hand alone S67.2-; crushing injury of wrist alone S67.3-. Excludes2 (not included here): 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: code for all associated injuries, such as:; fracture of wrist and hand S62.-; open wound of wrist and hand S61.-. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S67.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S67.4 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes1 — Not Coded Here
Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.
- crushing injury of hand alone S67.2-
- crushing injury of wrist alone S67.3-
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.
- 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 S67.4 be billed directly?
No. S67.4 (Crushing injury of wrist and hand) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S67.4 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S67.
What can't be coded together with S67.4?
Per Excludes1 instructions, S67.4 must not be reported with: crushing injury of hand alone (S67.2-); crushing injury of wrist alone (S67.3-).
Can S67.4 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S67.4 and the following may both be reported when both are present: crushing injury of fingers (S67.1-); crushing injury of thumb (S67.0-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34).
Is an additional code needed with S67.4?
Use additional code(s) to specify: code for all associated injuries, such as:; fracture of wrist and hand (S62.-); open wound of wrist and hand (S61.-).
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