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S68.120

Non-billable

Partial traumatic MCP amputation of right index finger

Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right index 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

S68.12

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

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)

S68.120A

Partial traumatic MCP amputation of right index finger, init

BillableS68.120D

Partial traumatic MCP amputation of right index finger, subs

BillableS68.120S

Partial traumatic MCP amputation of r idx fngr, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for partial traumatic mcp amputation of right index finger?

The ICD-10-CM code for partial traumatic mcp amputation of right index finger is S68.120. The full clinical description is "Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right index finger". S68.120 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S68.120 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S68.120 represents "Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right index 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 S68.120 a billable code?

No, S68.120 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 S68.120.

What chapter is S68.120 in?

S68.120 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S68.120?

S68.120 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 S68.120?

S68.120 has 3 child codes, including: S68.120A (Partial traumatic MCP amputation of right index finger, init), S68.120D (Partial traumatic MCP amputation of right index finger, subs), S68.120S (Partial traumatic MCP amputation of r idx fngr, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S68.120?

Yes, when using S68.120 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S68.120?

S68.120 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2855904. 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.