ICD-10-CM code "S68.71": Complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand (2024)

Overview

ICD-10 CodeS68.71
DescriptionComplete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand
Hierarchy
  1. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  2. Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)
  3. Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers (S68)
  4. Traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand (S68.7)
  5. Complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand (S68.71)
Billable statusNon billable code

Excludes

  1. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

    Type 1birth trauma (P10-P15)

    Type 1obstetric trauma (O70-O71)

  2. Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)

    Type 2burns and corrosions (T20-T32)

    Type 2frostbite (T33-T34)

    Type 2insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

  3. Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers (S68)
  4. Traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand (S68.7)
  5. Complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand (S68.71)

Includes

  1. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  2. Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)
  3. Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers (S68)
  4. Traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand (S68.7)
  5. Complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand (S68.71)

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