S68.127
Non-billablePartial traumatic MCP amputation of left little finger
Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left little finger
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for partial traumatic mcp amputation of left little finger?
The ICD-10-CM code for partial traumatic mcp amputation of left little finger is S68.127. The full clinical description is "Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left little finger". S68.127 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S68.127 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S68.127 represents "Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left little 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 S68.127 a billable code?
No, S68.127 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 S68.127.
What chapter is S68.127 in?
S68.127 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S68.127?
S68.127 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 S68.127?
S68.127 has 3 child codes, including: S68.127A (Partial traumatic MCP amputation of left little finger, init), S68.127D (Partial traumatic MCP amputation of left little finger, subs), S68.127S (Partial traumatic MCP amputation of l little finger, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S68.127?
Yes, when using S68.127 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S68.127?
S68.127 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2855932. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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