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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S68.521S ICD-10-CM Code: Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right thumb, sequela

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

S68.521S

Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right thumb, sequela

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

Classification

Where S68.521S 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

    Subcategory S68.521

    Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right thumb

  5. 5

    Code S68.521S

    Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right thumb, sequela

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S68.521S.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S68.521S.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S68.521S.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for S68.521S.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for S68.521S.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S68.521S mean?

S68.521S is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right thumb, sequela.”

Is S68.521S a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S68.521S has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is S68.521S located in ICD-10-CM?

S68.521S 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 and subcategory S68.521, Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right thumb.

What coding notes are listed for S68.521S?

No inclusion terms are listed for S68.521S in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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