S68.019A is the authoritative medical code for Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified thumb, initial encounter. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified thumb, initial encounter (ICD-10-CM S68.019A), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified thumb, initial encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S68.019A. Excludes2 (not included here): burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S68.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S68.019A in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- burns and corrosions T20-T32
- frostbite T33-T34
- insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Does S68.019A require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S68.
Can S68.019A be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S68.019A and the following may both be reported when both are present: burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34); insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4).
Codes in This Family (40)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S68.019A, with their registry titles.
- S68 — Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers
- S68.0 — Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb
- S68.01 — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb
- S68.011 — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right thumb
- S68.011A — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right thumb, initial encounter
- S68.011D — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right thumb, subsequent encounter
- S68.011S — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right thumb, sequela
- S68.012 — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left thumb
- S68.012A — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left thumb, initial encounter
- S68.012D — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left thumb, subsequent encounter
- S68.012S — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left thumb, sequela
- S68.019 — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified thumb
- S68.019D — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified thumb, subsequent encounter
- S68.019S — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified thumb, sequela
- S68.02 — Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb
- S68.021 — Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right thumb
- S68.021A — Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right thumb, initial encounter
- S68.021D — Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right thumb, subsequent encounter
- S68.021S — Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right thumb, sequela
- S68.022 — Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left thumb
- S68.022A — Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left thumb, initial encounter
- S68.022D — Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left thumb, subsequent encounter
- S68.022S — Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left thumb, sequela
- S68.029 — Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified thumb
- S68.029A — Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified thumb, initial encounter
- S68.029D — Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified thumb, subsequent encounter
- S68.029S — Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of unspecified thumb, sequela
- S68.1 — Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger
- S68.11 — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger
- S68.110 — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right index finger
- S68.110A — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right index finger, initial encounter
- S68.110D — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right index finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.110S — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right index finger, sequela
- S68.111 — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left index finger
- S68.111A — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left index finger, initial encounter
- S68.111D — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left index finger, subsequent encounter
- S68.111S — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left index finger, sequela
- S68.112 — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right middle finger
- S68.112A — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right middle finger, initial encounter
- S68.112D — Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right middle finger, subsequent encounter
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