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ICD-10-CM Code for Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers S68

ICD-10 code S68 for Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

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Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers
An amputation not identified as partial or complete should be coded to complete
 
S68 Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers
Child Code
Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb
Child Code
Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger
Child Code
Traumatic amputation of hand at wrist level
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Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumb
Child Code
Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger
Child Code
Traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand

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Dx for Partial Traumatic Amputation w/ Nail Deformity?
Hello, The doctor performed an amputation revision for a traumatic amputation that occurred in May w/ a nail deformity which was caused by the amputation. Would I code this as S68.621A? Would that al... [ Read More ]
traumatic complete amputation of Middle finger recorded in history
Hi, traumatic amputation of his left middle finger(complete) icd 10 is s68.113X its not s68.117X, here patient has no residual effect hence cannot use sequela codes. Hence history code for this secnar... [ Read More ]
traumatic complete amputation of Middle finger recorded in history
My provider is looking for specificity and how to best document The pt had a traumatic amputation of his left middle finger(complete) several years ago .The pt offers no complaints regarding same .I'm... [ Read More ]
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CANPC Anesthesiology coding essentials for successful anesthesiology coding by Vino C. Mody Jr., M.D., COC, CPC, CCS-P, CANPC, CCVTC Table of Contents Preface Introduction CPT Coding Steps for anesthe... [ Read More ]
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CANPC Anesthesiology coding To determine the overall anesthesia code for the case, look up each CPT code in the ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) Crosswalk and note the corresponding anesthe... [ Read More ]
overthinking thumb dislocation
[b]Try these codes[/b] Look up s68-.011 for complete rt thumb amputation depending on notes Look up s68.021 for partial rt thumb amputation depending on notes Amputation..finger..Thumb --states to s... [ Read More ]
Open Fracture index finger, tuft, partial amputation
I would take a look at S68.121A Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left index finger... [ Read More ]
Open Fracture index finger, tuft, partial amputation
I would suggest using a partial traumatic amputation diagnosis code (in the S68 category)...... [ Read More ]
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[b]Friends help me in finding out ICD and CPT codes[/b] Dear All What will be the ICD and CPT code for Diagnosis Traumatic amputation of tip of 3rd finger of right hand (distal phalanx) S68.112A ... [ Read More ]
Kindly help me in finding out code for this procedure
Dear All What will be the ICD and CPT code for Diagnosis Traumatic amputation of tip of 3rd finger of right hand (distal phalanx) S68.112A Procedure Wound debridement, stump revision and suturing ... [ Read More ]
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