2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S68Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S60-S69›S68

ICD-10-CM S68
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S68 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as S68.011A, S68.011D, S68.011S, and S68.012A.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S68
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers
Short Description
Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
S60-S69
Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS60-S69Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
CategoryS68Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers
This CodeS68Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers

Specific Coding for Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingersOverview

Non-specific codes like S68 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • S68.0 for Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb

  • S68.01 for Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb

  • S68.02 for Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb

  • S68.1 for Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger

  • S68.11 for Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger

  • S68.12 for Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger

  • S68.4 for Traumatic amputation of hand at wrist level

  • S68.41 for Complete traumatic amputation of hand at wrist level

  • S68.42 for Partial traumatic amputation of hand at wrist level

  • S68.5 for Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumb

  • S68.51 for Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumb

  • S68.52 for Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumb

  • S68.6 for Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger

  • S68.61 for Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger(s)

  • S68.62 for Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger

  • S68.7 for Traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand

  • S68.71 for Complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand

  • S68.72 for Partial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers (S68). Use the following options for the applicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete

7th Character Note

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S68

7th Character

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Patient EducationClinical

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About S68Overview

Is S68 (Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers need a more specific code from this category, such as S68.011A, S68.011D, and S68.011S.