S69.81 – Other specified injuries of right wrist, hand and finger(s)
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S69.81(claims format:S6981)- Description
- Other specified injuries of right wrist, hand and finger(s)
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Block
- S60-S69 Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Parent codes
- S69 › S69.8
Billable codes under S69.81
S69.81 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
S69 – Other and unspecified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s)
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S69
Block S60-S69
Related codes in S69.8
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S69.81?
S69.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for other specified injuries of right wrist, hand and finger(s), in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S69.81 a billable code?
No. S69.81 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S69.81 belong to?
It belongs to category S69 – Other and unspecified injuries of wrist, hand and finger(s).
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.