S68.722A ICD-10-CM Code: Partial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of left hand, initial encounter
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S68.722APartial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of left hand, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S68.722A 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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Subcategory S68.722
Partial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of left hand
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Code S68.722A
Partial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of left hand, initial encounter
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S68.722A.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S68.722A.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S68.722A.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S68.722A.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S68.722A.
Transparency
Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S68.722A mean?
S68.722A is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Partial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of left hand, initial encounter.”
Is S68.722A a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S68.722A 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 S68.722A located in ICD-10-CM?
S68.722A 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 S68.722, Partial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of left hand.
What coding notes are listed for S68.722A?
No inclusion terms are listed for S68.722A in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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