S68.610A
S68.610A: Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right index finger, initial encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMright
S68.610A is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right index finger, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
Check S68.610A 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
Other codes that can never be billed with S68.610A
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
S68.610A is named in 8 Medicare coverage policies: 8 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.
- A52438Billing and Coding: Tetanus Immunization
- A54767Billing and Coding: Medicare Preventive Coverage for Certain Vaccines
- A56459Billing and Coding: Debridement Services
- A56900Billing and Coding: Immunizations
Code history
Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.