S68.0
Non-billableTraumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb
Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb
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
- Traumatic amputation of thumb NOS
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
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Thumb traumatic amputationC0160628
- Traumatic amputation of thumbC0160628
- Traumatic amputation of thumb (disorder)C0160628
- Traumatic amputation of thumb NOSC0160628
- Traumatic amputation, thumb, through metacarpophalangeal jointC0433640
- Traumatic amputation, thumb, through metacarpophalangeal joint (disorder)C0433640
- Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumbC0433640
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S68.0?
ICD-10-CM code S68.0 represents "Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S68.0 a billable code?
No, S68.0 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under S68.0.
What chapter is S68.0 in?
S68.0 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S68.0?
S68.0 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 S68.0?
S68.0 has 2 child codes, including: S68.01 (Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb), S68.02 (Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb).
Are additional codes required with S68.0?
Yes, when using S68.0 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S68.0?
S68.0 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0160628, C0433640. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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