S68.61
Header — not billableComplete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger(s)
The ICD-10 code for complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger(s) is S68.61.
S68.61 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 10 more specific codes below.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under S68.61
- S68.610Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right index finger
- S68.611Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left index finger
- S68.612Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right middle finger
- S68.613Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left middle finger
- S68.614Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right ring finger
- S68.615Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left ring finger
- S68.616Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right little finger
- S68.617Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left little finger
- S68.618Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other finger
- S68.619Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of unspecified finger
Related codes in this category
- S68.62Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified fingernon-billable header
- S68.61Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger(s)non-billable header