S68.1 – Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S68.1(claims format:S681)- Description
- Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger
- Short description
- Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of and unsp finger
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Block
- S60-S69 Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Parent codes
- S68
Billable codes under S68.1
S68.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S68.11 – Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified fingerHeader (more codes below)
- S68.12 – Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified fingerHeader (more codes below)
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes for S68.1
- Traumatic amputation of finger NOS
- traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb (S68.0-)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
S68 – Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers
- An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S68
Block S60-S69
Related codes in S68
- S68.0 – Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumbHeader
- S68.4 – Traumatic amputation of hand at wrist levelHeader
- S68.5 – Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumbHeader
- S68.6 – Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified fingerHeader
- S68.7 – Traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of handHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S68.1?
S68.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S68.1 a billable code?
No. S68.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S68.1 belong to?
It belongs to category S68 – Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.