Is S68.5 a billable code?
No. S68.5 is a header code that groups 18 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S68.5: Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumb
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S68.5 groups related diagnoses under traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumb. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S68.5
- S68.511AComplete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right thumb, initial encounter
- S68.511DComplete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right thumb, subsequent encounter
- S68.511SComplete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right thumb, sequela
- S68.512AComplete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left thumb, initial encounter
- S68.512DComplete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left thumb, subsequent encounter
- S68.512SComplete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left thumb, sequela
- S68.519AComplete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of unspecified thumb, initial encounter
- S68.519DComplete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of unspecified thumb, subsequent encounter
- S68.519SComplete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of unspecified thumb, sequela
- S68.521APartial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right thumb, initial encounter
- S68.521DPartial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right thumb, subsequent encounter
- S68.521SPartial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of right thumb, sequela
- S68.522APartial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left thumb, initial encounter
- S68.522DPartial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left thumb, subsequent encounter
- S68.522SPartial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left thumb, sequela
- S68.529APartial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of unspecified thumb, initial encounter
- S68.529DPartial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of unspecified thumb, subsequent encounter
- S68.529SPartial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of unspecified thumb, sequela
Other codes in S68 Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers
- S68.0Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumbheader
- S68.1Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified fingerheader
- S68.4Traumatic amputation of hand at wrist levelheader
- S68.6Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified fingerheader
- S68.7Traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of handheader
S68.5 questions
What does S68.5 mean?
S68.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumb. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.