S68
Non-billableTraumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers
Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (6)
S68.0Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb
S68.1Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of and unsp finger
S68.4Traumatic amputation of hand at wrist level
S68.5Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumb
S68.6Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of oth and unsp finger
S68.7Traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers?
The ICD-10-CM code for traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers is S68. The full clinical description is "Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers". S68 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S68 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S68 represents “Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S68 a billable code?
No, S68 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S68.
What chapter is S68 in?
S68 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S68?
S68 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S68?
S68 has 6 child codes, including: S68.0 (Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb), S68.1 (Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of and unsp finger), S68.4 (Traumatic amputation of hand at wrist level), S68.5 (Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumb), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S68?
Yes, when using S68, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S68?
S68 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2977737, C2855832. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S68 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S68?
S68 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC59.Z (Traumatic amputation of wrist or hand, unspecified).
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