Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers (S68) ICD-10-CM

About the S68 Code Range

The ICD-10 code S68 and its detailed subcodes are used specifically to classify traumatic amputations occurring at the wrist, hand, and fingers. These codes differentiate the location and extent of amputation, including those of the thumb, individual fingers, entire hand at the wrist level, and transphalangeal or transmetacarpal amputations.

This section addresses precise scenarios ranging from complete and partial amputations of the thumb and fingers to amputations at various levels of the hand such as metacarpophalangeal and transphalangeal sites. For example, traumatic amputation of the right thumb, often referred to as "traumatic amputation of right hand" or "traumatic amputation of right thumb," is coded as S68.011. The codes also cover "ring avulsion injuries" and complications related to open wounds of the hand with or without complications. Additionally, these codes include subcategories for the initial, subsequent encounters, and sequelae of traumatic amputations, indicated by seventh-character extensions such as "A" for initial encounter or "S" for sequela. This detailed classification helps medical coders accurately report the exact nature and timing of traumatic hand and finger amputations when using ICD-10 codes for billing and documentation.