S68.5 – Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumb
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S68.5(claims format:S685)- Description
- Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumb
- 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 S68.5
S68.5 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S68.51 – Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumbHeader (more codes below)
- S68.52 – Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumbHeader (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 S68.5
- Traumatic interphalangeal joint amputation of thumb
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
- S68.1 – Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified fingerHeader
- S68.4 – Traumatic amputation of hand at wrist levelHeader
- 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 S68.5?
S68.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumb, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S68.5 a billable code?
No. S68.5 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S68.5 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.