R68.3
Billable

Clubbing of fingers

Billable / Specific Code

What is Clubbing of fingers?

ICD-10-CM R68.3 is the diagnosis code for Clubbing of fingers. This code falls under the section "General symptoms and signs" within Chapter 18 — Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99). 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.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for R68.3

✅ This Code Includes

  • Clubbing of nails

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as R68.3. They are mutually exclusive:

  • congenital clubfinger (Q68.1)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where R68.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is R68.3 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, R68.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does R68.3 mean?

R68.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Clubbing of fingers". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of R68.3?

The parent code of R68.3 is R68 ("Other general symptoms and signs"). R68.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is R68.3 in?

R68.3 is located in Section R50-R69 — "General symptoms and signs" within Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use R68.3?

Use R68.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Clubbing of fingers" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Clubbing of fingers?

The ICD-10-CM code for Clubbing of fingers is R68.3.

Can R68.3 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, R68.3 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is R68.3 in?

R68.3 is in Chapter 18 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from R68.3?

Type 1 Excludes for R68.3 include: congenital clubfinger (Q68.1).

Is R68.3 valid for 2026?

Yes, R68.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
R68.3
Clubbing of fingers
Billable / Specific Code
18 — Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R99)
R50-R69 — General symptoms and signs
2026 ICD-10-CM