S68.118
Non-billableComplete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of finger
Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other 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
- Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of specified finger with unspecified laterality
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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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(9)
S68.110Complete traumatic MCP amputation of right index finger
S68.111Complete traumatic MCP amputation of left index finger
S68.112Complete traumatic MCP amputation of right middle finger
S68.113Complete traumatic MCP amputation of left middle finger
S68.114Complete traumatic MCP amputation of right ring finger
S68.115Complete traumatic MCP amputation of left ring finger
S68.116Complete traumatic MCP amputation of right little finger
S68.117Complete traumatic MCP amputation of left little finger
S68.119Complete traumatic MCP amputation of unsp finger
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of finger?
The ICD-10-CM code for complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of finger is S68.118. The full clinical description is "Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other finger". S68.118 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S68.118 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S68.118 represents “Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other 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 S68.118 a billable code?
No, S68.118 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 S68.118.
What chapter is S68.118 in?
S68.118 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S68.118?
S68.118 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 S68.118?
S68.118 has 3 child codes, including: S68.118A (Complete traumatic MCP amputation of finger, init), S68.118D (Complete traumatic MCP amputation of finger, subs), S68.118S (Complete traumatic MCP amputation of finger, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S68.118?
Yes, when using S68.118, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S68.118?
S68.118 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C3511443, C2855894. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S68.118 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of 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 S68.118?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S68.118 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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