S68.61
Non-billableComplete traumatic trnsphal amputation of and unsp finger(s)
Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger(s)
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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (10)
S68.610Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of r idx fngr
S68.611Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of l idx fngr
S68.612Complete traumatic trnsphal amputation of r mid finger
S68.613Complete traumatic trnsphal amputation of l mid finger
S68.614Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of r rng fngr
S68.615Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of l rng fngr
S68.616Complete traumatic trnsphal amputation of r little finger
S68.617Complete traumatic trnsphal amputation of l little finger
S68.618Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of oth finger
S68.619Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of unsp finger
Related Codes(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for complete traumatic trnsphal amputation of and unsp finger(s)?
The ICD-10-CM code for complete traumatic trnsphal amputation of and unsp finger(s) is S68.61. The full clinical description is "Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger(s)". S68.61 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S68.61 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S68.61 represents “Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger(s)”. 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 S68.61 a billable code?
No, S68.61 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under S68.61.
What chapter is S68.61 in?
S68.61 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S68.61?
S68.61 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 S68.61?
S68.61 has 10 child codes, including: S68.610 (Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of r idx fngr), S68.611 (Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of l idx fngr), S68.612 (Complete traumatic trnsphal amputation of r mid finger), S68.613 (Complete traumatic trnsphal amputation of l mid finger), and 6 more.
Are additional codes required with S68.61?
Yes, when using S68.61, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S68.61?
S68.61 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2855999. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S68.61 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like complete traumatic trnsphal amputation of and unsp finger(s) 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 S68.61?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S68.61 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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