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ICD-10/S67.42

S67.42 ICD-10-CM Code: Crushing injury of left wrist and 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 left wrist and hand is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S67.42). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S67.42 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.

  • 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 S67.42 be billed directly?

No. S67.42 (Crushing injury of left 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 S67.42 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 S67.42 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • S67.40XS — Crushing injury of unspecified wrist and hand, sequela
  • S67.41 — Crushing injury of right wrist and hand
  • S67.41XA — Crushing injury of right wrist and hand, initial encounter
  • S67.41XD — Crushing injury of right wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
  • S67.41XS — Crushing injury of right wrist and hand, sequela
  • S67.42XA — Crushing injury of left wrist and hand, initial encounter
  • S67.42XD — Crushing injury of left wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
  • S67.42XS — Crushing injury of left wrist and hand, sequela
  • S67.9 — Crushing injury of unspecified part(s) of wrist, hand and fingers
  • S67.90 — Crushing injury of unspecified part(s) of unspecified wrist, hand and fingers

View all codes in the S67 family