2027 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 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

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 2027, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to S68: its own notes plus those printed at block S60-S69 and Chapter 19. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Applicable To

Conditions this code is used for: synonyms of the title or, for "other specified" codes, the conditions assigned to it. The list is not exhaustive.

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

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Block S60-S69 Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers applies to 5,118 codes
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes
  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes
  • Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
  • The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

7th Character

Every code in the category takes a 7th character from the listed values, with the placeholder X filling any empty positions before it.

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S68
Values for category S68 Encounter: Initial, Subsequent, Sequela
  • Ainitial encounter
  • Dsubsequent encounter
  • Ssequela

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name S68, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 4

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming S68: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • S58 Traumatic amputation of elbow and forearm
    traumatic amputation of wrist and hand (S68.-)
  • S58.9 Traumatic amputation of forearm, level unspecified
    traumatic amputation of wrist (S68.-)
  • S61 Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers
    traumatic amputation of wrist and hand (S68.-)
  • S62 Fracture at wrist and hand level
    traumatic amputation of wrist and hand (S68.-)

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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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About S68Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers?

S68 is the ICD-10-CM category for traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

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.