S68.729A – Partial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of unspecified hand, initial encounter
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S68.729A(claims format:S68729A)- Description
- Partial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of unspecified hand, initial encounter
- Short description
- Partial traumatic transmetcrpl amputation of unsp hand, 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 › S68.7 › S68.72 › S68.729
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
Block S60-S69
Related codes in S68.729
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S68.729A?
S68.729A is the ICD-10-CM code for partial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of unspecified hand, initial encounter, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S68.729A a billable code?
Yes. S68.729A is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does S68.729A 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.