S68.12 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Short description for S68.12 ICD 10 code:
Partial traumatic MCP amputation of and unsp finger
Codes
- S68.120 Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right index finger
- S68.120A Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right index finger, initial encounter
- S68.120D Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right index finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.120S Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right index finger, sequela
- S68.121 Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left index finger
- S68.121A Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left index finger, initial encounter
- S68.121D Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left index finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.121S Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left index finger, sequela
- S68.122 Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right middle finger
- S68.122A Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right middle finger, initial encounter
- S68.122D Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right middle finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.122S Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right middle finger, sequela
- S68.123 Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left middle finger
- S68.123A Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left middle finger, initial encounter
- S68.123D Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left middle finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.123S Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left middle finger, sequela
- S68.124 Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right ring finger
- S68.124A Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right ring finger, initial encounter
- S68.124D Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right ring finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.124S Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right ring finger, sequela
- S68.125 Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left ring finger
- S68.125A Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left ring finger, initial encounter
- S68.125D Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left ring finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.125S Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left ring finger, sequela
- S68.126 Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right little finger
- S68.126A Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right little finger, initial encounter
- S68.126D Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right little finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.126S Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right little finger, sequela
- S68.127 Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left little finger
- S68.127A Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left little finger, initial encounter
- S68.127D Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left little finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.127S Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left little finger, sequela
- S68.128 Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other finger
- S68.128A Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other finger, initial encounter
- S68.128D Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.128S Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other finger, sequela
- S68.129 Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified finger
- S68.129A Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified finger, initial encounter
- S68.129D Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.129S Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified finger, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S68.12 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S60-S69 Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- S68 Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers
- S68.0 Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb
- S68.1 Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger
- S68.4 Traumatic amputation of hand at wrist level
- S68.5 Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumb
- S68.6 Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger
- S68.7 Traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S68.12 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S68.12 ICD 10 code
People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for a number of reasons. Common ones include:
- Problems with blood circulation. These may be the result of atherosclerosis or diabetes. Severe cases may result in amputation.
- Injuries, including from traffic accidents and military combat
- Cancer
- Birth defects
Some amputees have phantom pain, which is the feeling of pain in the missing limb. Other physical problems include surgical complications and skin problems, if you wear an artificial limb. Many amputees use an artificial limb. Learning how to use it takes time. Physical therapy can help you adapt.
Recovery from the loss of a limb can be hard. Sadness, anger, and frustration are common. If you are having a tough time, talk to your doctor. Treatment with medicine or counseling can help.
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