Is S68.71 a billable code?
No. S68.71 is a header code that groups 9 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S68.71: Complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S68.71 groups related diagnoses under complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S68.71
- S68.711AComplete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of right hand, initial encounter
- S68.711DComplete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of right hand, subsequent encounter
- S68.711SComplete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of right hand, sequela
- S68.712AComplete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of left hand, initial encounter
- S68.712DComplete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of left hand, subsequent encounter
- S68.712SComplete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of left hand, sequela
- S68.719AComplete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of unspecified hand, initial encounter
- S68.719DComplete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of unspecified hand, subsequent encounter
- S68.719SComplete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of unspecified hand, sequela
Other codes in S68.7 Traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand
S68.71 questions
What does S68.71 mean?
S68.71 is the ICD-10-CM code for Complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand. 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.