U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

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.

Code definition

Official description

S68

Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S68 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)

  3. 3

    Category S68

    Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers

  4. 4

    Code S68

    Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers

More specific choices

Codes under S68

S68 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

S68.0

Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb

S68.1

Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger

S68.4

Traumatic amputation of hand at wrist level

S68.5

Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumb

S68.6

Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger

S68.7

Traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand

Documentation details

Notes 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.

Transparency

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.

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Code-specific guidance

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.

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