S68.11
Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger
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- S68.110Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right index fingerMore levels
- S68.111Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left index fingerMore levels
- S68.112Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right middle fingerMore levels
- S68.113Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left middle fingerMore levels
- S68.114Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right ring fingerMore levels
- S68.115Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left ring fingerMore levels
- S68.116Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right little fingerMore levels
- S68.117Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left little fingerMore levels
- S68.118Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other fingerMore levels
- S68.119Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified fingerMore levels
This code does not map to a risk-adjusting HCC in the loaded models.
Coding notes
Excludes 1 never coded together · Excludes 2 may co-exist
traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb (S68.0-)
Traumatic amputation of finger NOS
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
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | initial encounter |
| D | subsequent encounter |
| S | sequela |
code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes. (T07-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (T07-T88) (T20-T32) Burns and corrosions (T20-T32) Includes: burns (thermal) from electrical heating appliances burns (thermal) from electricity burns (thermal) from flame burns (thermal) from friction burns (thermal) from hot air and hot gases burns (thermal) from hot objects burns (thermal) from lightning burns (thermal) from radiation chemical burn [corrosion] (external) (internal) scalds Excludes2: erythema [dermatitis] ab igne (L59.0) radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59) sunburn (L55.-)
Official Guidelines for S68.11
FY 2026 ›Subsections
- I.C.19.aApplication of 7th Characters in Chapter 19
- I.C.19.bCoding of Injuries
- I.C.19.cCoding of Traumatic Fractures
- I.C.19.dCoding of Burns and Corrosions
- I.C.19.eAdverse Effects, Poisoning, Underdosing and Toxic Effects
- I.C.19.fAdult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment
- I.C.19.gComplications of care
Sections that reference S68.11
Sections whose FY 2026 text names S68.11, its S68 category, or a range containing it — the chapter guidance above is the authoritative source.