ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S68
Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S68
traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb (S68.0-)
An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
Traumatic amputation of thumb NOS
Traumatic amputation of finger NOS
Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of specified finger with unspecified laterality
Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of specified finger with unspecified laterality
- Traumatic amputation of hand NOS
- Traumatic amputation of wrist
Traumatic interphalangeal joint amputation of thumb
Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of specified finger with unspecified laterality
Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of specified finger with unspecified laterality
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S68
- A: initial encounter
- D: subsequent encounter
- S: sequela
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for S68):
About ICD-10-CM Code S68 (Traumatic amputation of wrist)
ICD-10-CM code S68 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S68 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S68 - Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Traumatic amputation of wrist related to hand and fingers.