S68.115 – Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left ring finger
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S68.115(claims format:S68115)- Description
- Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left ring finger
- Short description
- Complete traumatic MCP amputation of left ring 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 › S68.1 › S68.11
Billable codes under S68.115
S68.115 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S68.115A – Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left ring finger, initial encounterBillable
- S68.115D – Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left ring finger, subsequent encounterBillable
- S68.115S – Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left ring finger, sequelaBillable
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
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
S68.1 – Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger
- Traumatic amputation of finger NOS
- traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb (S68.0-)
Block S60-S69
Related codes in S68.11
- S68.110 – Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right index fingerHeader
- S68.111 – Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left index fingerHeader
- S68.112 – Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right middle fingerHeader
- S68.113 – Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left middle fingerHeader
- S68.114 – Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right ring fingerHeader
- S68.116 – Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right little fingerHeader
- S68.117 – Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left little fingerHeader
- S68.118 – Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other fingerHeader
- S68.119 – Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified fingerHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S68.115?
S68.115 is the ICD-10-CM code for complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left ring finger, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S68.115 a billable code?
No. S68.115 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S68.115 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.