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2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S68.6

Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger

ICD-10-CM Code:
S68.6
ICD-10 Code for:
Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of oth 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)

S68.6 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 transphalangeal 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 S68.6 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 Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of oth and unsp finger

Non-specific codes like S68.6 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 transphalangeal amputation of oth and unsp finger:

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

  • S68.610 for Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.610A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.610D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.610S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.611 for Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.611A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.611D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.611S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.612 for Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.612A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.612D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.612S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.613 for Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.613A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.613D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.613S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.614 for Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.614A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.614D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.614S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.615 for Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.615A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.615D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.615S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.616 for Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.616A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.616D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.616S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.617 for Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.617A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.617D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.617S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.618 for Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.618A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.618D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.618S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.619 for Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of unspecified finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.619A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.619D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.619S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

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

  • S68.620 for Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.620A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.620D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.620S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.621 for Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.621A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.621D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.621S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.622 for Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.622A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.622D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.622S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.623 for Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.623A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.623D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.623S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.624 for Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.624A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.624D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.624S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.625 for Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.625A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.625D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.625S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.626 for Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.626A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.626D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.626S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.627 for Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.627A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.627D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.627S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.628 for Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.628A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.628D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.628S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S68.629 for Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of unspecified finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.629A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.629D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S68.629S 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

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.