Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S68.419 is the diagnosis code for Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified hand at wrist level. 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 S68.419 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S68.419 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S68.419 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified hand at wrist level". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S68.419 is S68.41 ("Complete traumatic amputation of hand at wrist level"). S68.419 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S68.419 is located in Section S60-S69 — "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S68.419 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified hand at wrist level" 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 Complete traumatic amputation of unspecified hand at wrist level is S68.419.
Yes, S68.419 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S68.419 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S68.419 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.