S68.022 is the authoritative medical code for Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left thumb. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left thumb (ICD-10-CM S68.022), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left thumb is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S68.022. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. 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 S68.022 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
Can S68.022 be billed directly?
No. S68.022 (Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left thumb) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S68.022 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S68.
Can S68.022 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S68.022 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: burns and corrosions (T20-T32); frostbite (T33-T34); insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S68.022 in its code family, 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
View all 40 codes in the S68 family