S68.7
Non-billableTraumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand
Traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand
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 (2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S68.7?
ICD-10-CM code S68.7 represents "Traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S68.7 a billable code?
No, S68.7 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 S68.7.
What chapter is S68.7 in?
S68.7 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S68.7?
S68.7 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 S68.7?
S68.7 has 2 child codes, including: S68.71 (Complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand), S68.72 (Partial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand).
Are additional codes required with S68.7?
Yes, when using S68.7 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S68.7?
S68.7 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2856083. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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