Complete traumatic MCP amputation of finger, subs

Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other finger, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies the complete traumatic loss of a metacarpophalangeal joint and distal structures of any finger other than the thumb, index, or middle finger, due to an injury. It specifically indicates that the patient is in the healing phase following the initial acute injury.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up visits, cast changes, or wound care related to a complete traumatic amputation of the ring or little finger at the MCP joint. It is appropriate when the patient is no longer in the initial active treatment phase of the injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "complete" amputation at the metacarpophalangeal level.
Verify the affected finger is not the thumb, index, or middle finger.
Confirm this is a subsequent encounter, not the initial treatment for the injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S68.118Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of finger

S68.118D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S68Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers S68.0Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb S68.01Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb S68.011Complete traumatic MCP amputation of right thumb S68.011A