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S68.118

Non-billable

Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of finger

Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other finger

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S60-S69

Parent Code

S68.11

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of specified finger with unspecified laterality

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

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb (S68.0-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Child Codes (3)

S68.118A

Complete traumatic MCP amputation of finger, init

BillableS68.118D

Complete traumatic MCP amputation of finger, subs

BillableS68.118S

Complete traumatic MCP amputation of finger, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of finger?

The ICD-10-CM code for complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of finger is S68.118. The full clinical description is "Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other finger". S68.118 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S68.118 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S68.118 represents "Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other finger". 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 S68.118 a billable code?

No, S68.118 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S68.118.

What chapter is S68.118 in?

S68.118 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S68.118?

S68.118 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 S68.118?

S68.118 has 3 child codes, including: S68.118A (Complete traumatic MCP amputation of finger, init), S68.118D (Complete traumatic MCP amputation of finger, subs), S68.118S (Complete traumatic MCP amputation of finger, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S68.118?

Yes, when using S68.118 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S68.118?

S68.118 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C3511443, C2855894. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.