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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S68.0

Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb

ICD-10-CM Code:
S68.0
ICD-10 Code for:
Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb
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)

S68.0 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 metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb. 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 metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb

Non-specific codes like S68.0 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 metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb:

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

  • S68.011 for Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.011A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.011D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.011S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.012 for Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.012A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.012D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.012S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.019 for Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.019A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.019D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.019S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

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

  • S68.021 for Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.021A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.021D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.021S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.022 for Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.022A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.022D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.022S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.029 for Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.029A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.029D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.029S for sequela - 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.


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  • Traumatic amputation of thumb NOS

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.


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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.