S68.618D
S68.618D — Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other finger, subsequent encounter
Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exempt
S68.618D is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other finger, subsequent encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.
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
Inclusion terms
Alternative wordings a physician may use in the chart for this same code.
- Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of specified finger with unspecified laterality
Risk adjustment
S68.618D does not map to an HCC and does not risk-adjust under CMS-HCC V28. That is normal — most ICD-10 codes do not. It still needs to be coded correctly; it just will not move a RAF score.
Related codes at this level
Codes that share S68.618. If S68.618D is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.
Questions about S68.618D
- Is S68.618D a billable ICD-10-CM code?
- Yes. S68.618D is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
- Where does S68.618D sit in the tabular list?
- Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), in the block Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69).