S68.61 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 S68.61 ICD 10 code:
Complete traumatic trnsphal amputation of and unsp finger(s)
Codes
- S68.610 Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right index finger
- S68.610A Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right index finger, initial encounter
- S68.610D Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right index finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.610S Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right index finger, sequela
- S68.611 Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left index finger
- S68.611A Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left index finger, initial encounter
- S68.611D Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left index finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.611S Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left index finger, sequela
- S68.612 Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right middle finger
- S68.612A Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right middle finger, initial encounter
- S68.612D Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right middle finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.612S Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right middle finger, sequela
- S68.613 Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left middle finger
- S68.613A Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left middle finger, initial encounter
- S68.613D Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left middle finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.613S Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left middle finger, sequela
- S68.614 Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right ring finger
- S68.614A Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right ring finger, initial encounter
- S68.614D Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right ring finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.614S Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right ring finger, sequela
- S68.615 Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left ring finger
- S68.615A Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left ring finger, initial encounter
- S68.615D Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left ring finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.615S Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left ring finger, sequela
- S68.616 Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right little finger
- S68.616A Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right little finger, initial encounter
- S68.616D Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right little finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.616S Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right little finger, sequela
- S68.617 Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left little finger
- S68.617A Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left little finger, initial encounter
- S68.617D Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left little finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.617S Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left little finger, sequela
- S68.618 Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other finger
- S68.618A Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other finger, initial encounter
- S68.618D Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.618S Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other finger, sequela
- S68.619 Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of unspecified finger
- S68.619A Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of unspecified finger, initial encounter
- S68.619D Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of unspecified finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.619S Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of unspecified finger, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S68.61 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)
S68.61 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S68.61 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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