S68.71
Header — not billableComplete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand
The ICD-10 code for complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand is S68.71.
S68.71 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 3 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.
Related codes in this category
- S68.72Partial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of handnon-billable header
- S68.71Complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of handnon-billable header