S68.129
Non-billablePartial traumatic MCP amputation of unsp finger
Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified 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 unsp finger?
The ICD-10-CM code for partial traumatic mcp amputation of unsp finger is S68.129. The full clinical description is "Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified finger". S68.129 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S68.129 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S68.129 represents "Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified 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 S68.129 a billable code?
No, S68.129 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 S68.129.
What chapter is S68.129 in?
S68.129 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S68.129?
S68.129 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 S68.129?
S68.129 has 3 child codes, including: S68.129A (Partial traumatic MCP amputation of unsp finger, init), S68.129D (Partial traumatic MCP amputation of unsp finger, subs), S68.129S (Partial traumatic MCP amputation of unsp finger, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S68.129?
Yes, when using S68.129 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S68.129?
S68.129 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2855941. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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