S68 ICD-10-CM Code: Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
S68Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S68 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)
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Category S68
Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers
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Code S68
Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers
Codes under S68
S68 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
S68.0Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumbS68.1Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified fingerS68.4Traumatic amputation of hand at wrist levelS68.5Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumbS68.6Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified fingerS68.7Traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of handNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
- An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S68.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S68.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S68.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S68.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S68 mean?
S68 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers.”
Is S68 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S68 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S68 located in ICD-10-CM?
S68 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69) (S60–S69), under category S68, Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers.
What coding notes are listed for S68?
Its listed inclusion terms are An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.