S68.422A – Partial traumatic amputation of left hand at wrist level, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code S68.422A

Code: S68.422A (claims format: S68422A)
Description: Partial traumatic amputation of left hand at wrist level, initial encounter
Short description: Partial traumatic amp of left hand at wrist level, init
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › S68.4 › S68.42 › S68.422

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

Applicable to:

An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S68

S68.4 – Traumatic amputation of hand at wrist level

Applicable to:

Traumatic amputation of hand NOS
Traumatic amputation of wrist

Block S60-S69

Excludes2 (not included here):

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
frostbite (T33-T34)
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Related codes in S68.422

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S68.422A?

S68.422A is the ICD-10-CM code for partial traumatic amputation of left hand at wrist level, initial encounter, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).

Is S68.422A a billable code?

Yes. S68.422A is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does S68.422A 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.