Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S68 is the diagnosis code for Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers. 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 non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Understanding where S68 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S68 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S68 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
S68 is located in Section S60-S69 — "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S68 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S68.0, S68.1, S68.4, S68.5, S68.6 and more.
Use S68 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers" 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 Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers is S68.
No, S68 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S68 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S68 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.