S68 – Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S68

Code: S68 (claims format: S68)
Description: Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers
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

Billable codes under S68

S68 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

S68.0 – Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumbHeader (more codes below)
S68.1 – Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified fingerHeader (more codes below)
S68.4 – Traumatic amputation of hand at wrist levelHeader (more codes below)
S68.5 – Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumbHeader (more codes below)
S68.6 – Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified fingerHeader (more codes below)
S68.7 – Traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of handHeader (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

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

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block S60-S69

Excludes2 (not included here):

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S68?

S68 is the ICD-10-CM code for traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).

Is S68 a billable code?

No. S68 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.