S68.621

Non-billable

Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of l idx fngr

Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left index finger

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S60-S69

Parent Code

S68.62

Child Codes

3

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 (3)

Related Codes(9)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of l idx fngr?

The ICD-10-CM code for partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of l idx fngr is S68.621. The full clinical description is "Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left index finger". S68.621 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S68.621 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S68.621 represents “Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left index 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 S68.621 a billable code?

No, S68.621 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 S68.621.

What chapter is S68.621 in?

S68.621 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S68.621?

S68.621 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 S68.621?

S68.621 has 3 child codes, including: S68.621A (Partial traumatic trnsphal amputation of l idx fngr, init), S68.621D (Partial traumatic trnsphal amputation of l idx fngr, subs), S68.621S (Partial traumatic trnsphal amputation of l idx fngr, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S68.621?

Yes, when using S68.621, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S68.621?

S68.621 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2856046. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does S68.621 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of l idx fngr 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 S68.621?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S68.621 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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