S68.721
Non-billablePartial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of right hand
Partial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of right 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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (3)
Related Codes(2)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for partial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of right hand?
The ICD-10-CM code for partial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of right hand is S68.721. The full clinical description is "Partial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of right hand". S68.721 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S68.721 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S68.721 represents “Partial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of right hand”. 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 S68.721 a billable code?
No, S68.721 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 S68.721.
What chapter is S68.721 in?
S68.721 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S68.721?
S68.721 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 S68.721?
S68.721 has 3 child codes, including: S68.721A (Partial traumatic transmetcrpl amp of right hand, init), S68.721D (Partial traumatic transmetcrpl amp of right hand, subs), S68.721S (Partial traumatic transmetcrpl amp of right hand, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S68.721?
Yes, when using S68.721, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S68.721?
S68.721 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2856098. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S68.721 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like partial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of right hand 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 S68.721?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S68.721 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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