Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S68.124 is the diagnosis code for Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right ring finger. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S68.124 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S68.124 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S68.124 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right ring finger". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S68.124 is S68.12 ("Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger"). S68.124 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S68.124 is located in Section S60-S69 — "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S68.124 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right ring finger" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right ring finger is S68.124.
Yes, S68.124 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S68.124 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S68.124 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.