Partial traumatic MCP amputation of r little finger, init

Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right little finger, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a traumatic injury involving the partial amputation of the right little finger at the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint. This means a portion of the finger beyond the MCP joint has been severed due to trauma, but the entire finger is not missing.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting with an acute, traumatically induced partial loss of their right little finger at the MCP joint. This is appropriate for the initial visit where the injury is first diagnosed and treated.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "partial" amputation and the exact digit (right little finger) and joint level (MCP).
Verify the encounter is indeed the "initial encounter" for this specific injury.
Distinguish from complete amputations or amputations at different joint levels (e.g., interphalangeal).

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Code Hierarchy

▲S68.126Partial traumatic MCP amputation of right little finger

S68.126A(current)

Crosswalks

886.0ApproxICD-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