2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S68.12

Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger

ICD-10-CM Code:
S68.12
ICD-10 Code for:
Partial traumatic MCP amputation of and unsp finger
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)

S68.12 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger. 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.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like S68.12 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Specific Coding Applicable to Partial traumatic MCP amputation of and unsp finger

Non-specific codes like S68.12 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 partial traumatic mcp amputation of and unsp finger:

  • S68.120 for Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.120A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.120D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.120S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.121 for Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.121A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.121D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.121S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.122 for Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.122A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.122D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.122S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.123 for Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.123A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.123D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.123S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.124 for Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.124A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.124D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.124S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.125 for Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.125A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.125D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.125S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.126 for Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.126A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.126D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.126S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.127 for Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.127A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.127D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.127S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.128 for Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.128A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.128D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.128S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.129 for Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.129A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.129D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.129S 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

Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

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.