Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S68

Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers

ICD-10-CM Code:
S68
ICD-10 Code for:
Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
      (S60-S69)
      • Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers
        (S68)

S68 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers

Non-specific codes like S68 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers:

  • S68.0 for Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.01 for Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.02 for Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.1 for Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.11 for Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.12 for Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.4 for Traumatic amputation of hand at wrist level - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.41 for Complete traumatic amputation of hand at wrist level - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.42 for Partial traumatic amputation of hand at wrist level - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.5 for Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.51 for Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.52 for Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.6 for Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

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

  • S68.62 for Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.7 for Traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.71 for Complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.72 for Partial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

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 aplicable episode of care:

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

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete

7th Character Note

7th Character Note
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S68

7th Character

7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Patient Education


Limb Loss

People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for a number of reasons. Common ones include:

  • Problems with blood circulation. These may be the result of atherosclerosis or diabetes. Severe cases may result in amputation.
  • Injuries, including from traffic accidents and military combat
  • Cancer
  • Birth defects

Some amputees have phantom pain, which is the feeling of pain in the missing limb. Other physical problems include surgical complications and skin problems, if you wear an artificial limb. Many amputees use an artificial limb. Learning how to use it takes time. Physical therapy can help you adapt.

Recovery from the loss of a limb can be hard. Sadness, anger, and frustration are common. If you are having a tough time, talk to your doctor. Treatment with medicine or counseling can help.


[Learn More in MedlinePlus]

Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.