S68.1
Non-billableTraumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of and unsp finger
Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Traumatic amputation of finger NOS
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
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Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
UMLS
- Finger traumatic amputationC0347584
- Traumatic amputation of fingerC0347584
- Traumatic amputation of finger (disorder)C0347584
- Traumatic amputation of finger NOSC0347584
- Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of and unsp fingerC2855860
- Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified fingerC2855860
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of and unsp finger?
The ICD-10-CM code for traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of and unsp finger is S68.1. The full clinical description is "Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger". S68.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S68.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S68.1 represents “Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and 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 S68.1 a billable code?
No, S68.1 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 S68.1.
What chapter is S68.1 in?
S68.1 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S68.1?
S68.1 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 S68.1?
S68.1 has 2 child codes, including: S68.11 (Complete traumatic MCP amputation of and unsp finger), S68.12 (Partial traumatic MCP amputation of and unsp finger).
Are additional codes required with S68.1?
Yes, when using S68.1, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S68.1?
S68.1 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0347584, C2855860. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S68.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of and unsp finger affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S68.1?
S68.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC59.1 (Traumatic amputation of other single finger).
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