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S68.610D

S68.610D: Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right index finger, subsequent encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exemptright

S68.610D is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right index finger, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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7th character "D": subsequent 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 S68.610D

Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.

  • S58Traumatic amputation of elbow and forearm
  • S58.9Traumatic amputation of forearm, level unspecified
  • S61Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers
  • S62Fracture at wrist and hand level

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

S68.610D is named in 6 Medicare coverage policies: 6 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

  • A53058Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy
  • A53065Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical Therapy
  • A54767Billing and Coding: Medicare Preventive Coverage for Certain Vaccines
  • A57311Billing and Coding: Physical Therapy - Home Health

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under S68.610

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

Loaded directly from the CMS/NCHS ICD-10-CM public-domain release: see data sources and our editorial policy. If this page disagrees with the CMS tabular list, this page is wrong. Reference information for professional coders; not medical or billing advice.