S68.118A
S68.118A: Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other finger, initial encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM
S68.118A is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other finger, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check S68.118A with the rest of the claim: free scrubber7th character "A": initial encounter
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S68
- A
- initial encounter
- D
- subsequent encounter
- S
- sequela
Inclusion terms
Alternative wordings a physician may use in the chart for this same code.
- Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of specified finger with unspecified laterality
Other codes that can never be billed with S68.118A
Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.
Risk adjustment
No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.
Medicare coverage
S68.118A is named in 2 Medicare coverage policies: 2 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
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Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.