ICD-9 Code 886.0

Traumatic amputation of other finger(s) (complete) (partial), without mention of complication

Not Valid for Submission

886.0 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of traumatic amputation of other finger(s) (complete) (partial), without mention of complication. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

ICD-9: 886.0
Short Description:Amputation finger
Long Description:Traumatic amputation of other finger(s) (complete) (partial), without mention of complication

Convert 886.0 to ICD-10

The following crosswalk between ICD-9 to ICD-10 is based based on the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMS) information:

  • S68.119A - Complete traumatic MCP amputation of unsp finger, init
  • S68.129A - Partial traumatic MCP amputation of unsp finger, init
  • S68.619A - Complete traumatic trnsphal amputation of unsp finger, init
  • S68.629A - Partial traumatic trnsphal amputation of unsp finger, init

Code Classification

  • Injury and poisoning (800–999)
    • Open wound of upper limb (880-887)
      • 886 Traumatic amputation of other finger(s) (complete) (partial)

Information for Medical Professionals

Synonyms

  • Ring avulsion injury of finger
  • Ring avulsion injury, class 1
  • Ring avulsion injury, class 2
  • Ring avulsion injury, class 3
  • Ring avulsion injury, class 4
  • Traumatic amputation fingertip, type 1
  • Traumatic amputation fingertip, type 2
  • Traumatic amputation of digit of hand
  • Traumatic amputation of finger
  • Traumatic amputation of finger without complication
  • Traumatic amputation of fingertip
  • Traumatic amputation of fingertip, type 3
  • Traumatic amputation of fingertip, type 4
  • Traumatic amputation, finger, middle phalanx
  • Traumatic amputation, finger, multiple
  • Traumatic amputation, finger, proximal phalanx
  • Traumatic amputation, finger, through distal interphalangeal joint
  • Traumatic amputation, finger, through metacarpophalangeal joint
  • Traumatic amputation, finger, through proximal interphalangeal joint

Index to Diseases and Injuries

References found for the code 886.0 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:

    • Amputation
      • finger s one or both hands 886.0
        • with thumb s 885.0
          • complicated 885.1
        • complicated 886.1
      • hand except finger s only 887.0
        • finger s one or both hands 886.0
          • with thumb s 885.0
            • complicated 885.1
          • complicated 886.1

Information for Patients


Finger Injuries and Disorders

You use your fingers and thumbs to do everything from grasping objects to playing musical instruments to typing. When there is something wrong with them, it can make life difficult. Common problems include:

  • Injuries that result in fractures (broken bones), ruptured ligaments and dislocations
  • Osteoarthritis - wear-and-tear arthritis. It can also cause deformity.
  • Tendinitis - irritation of the tendons
  • Dupuytren's contracture - a hereditary thickening of the tough tissue that lies just below the skin of your palm. It causes the fingers to stiffen and bend.
  • Trigger finger - an irritation of the sheath that surrounds the flexor tendons. It can cause the tendon to catch and release like a trigger.

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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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ICD-9 Footnotes

General Equivalence Map Definitions
The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.

  • Approximate Flag - The approximate flag is on, indicating that the relationship between the code in the source system and the code in the target system is an approximate equivalent.
  • No Map Flag - The no map flag indicates that a code in the source system is not linked to any code in the target system.
  • Combination Flag - The combination flag indicates that more than one code in the target system is required to satisfy the full equivalent meaning of a code in the source system.

Index of Diseases and Injuries Definitions

  • And - The word "and" should be interpreted to mean either "and" or "or" when it appears in a title.
  • Code also note - A "code also" note instructs that two codes may be required to fully describe a condition, but this note does not provide sequencing direction.
  • Code first - Certain conditions have both an underlying etiology and multiple body system manifestations due to the underlying etiology. For such conditions, the ICD-10-CM has a coding convention that requires the underlying condition be sequenced first followed by the manifestation. Wherever such a combination exists, there is a "use additional code" note at the etiology code, and a "code first" note at the manifestation code. These instructional notes indicate the proper sequencing order of the codes, etiology followed by manifestation.
  • Type 1 Excludes Notes - A type 1 Excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • Type 2 Excludes Notes - A type 2 Excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
  • Includes Notes - This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
  • Inclusion terms - List of terms is included under some codes. These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • NEC "Not elsewhere classifiable" - This abbreviation in the Alphabetic Index represents "other specified". When a specific code is not available for a condition, the Alphabetic Index directs the coder to the "other specified” code in the Tabular List.
  • NOS "Not otherwise specified" - This abbreviation is the equivalent of unspecified.
  • See - The "see" instruction following a main term in the Alphabetic Index indicates that another term should be referenced. It is necessary to go to the main term referenced with the "see" note to locate the correct code.
  • See Also - A "see also" instruction following a main term in the Alphabetic Index instructs that there is another main term that may also be referenced that may provide additional Alphabetic Index entries that may be useful. It is not necessary to follow the "see also" note when the original main term provides the necessary code.
  • 7th Characters - Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
  • With - The word "with" should be interpreted to mean "associated with" or "due to" when it appears in a code title, the Alphabetic Index, or an instructional note in the Tabular List. The word "with" in the Alphabetic Index is sequenced immediately following the main term, not in alphabetical order.