S68.124S — Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right ring finger, sequela
Is S68.124S billable?
Yes — S68.124S is billable for FY2027. S68.124S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S68.124S may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S68.124S at a glance
| Code | S68.124S |
|---|---|
| Description | Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of right ring finger, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S68.124S?
In S68.124S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S68.124S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S68.124S group to?
S68.124S sits in MDC 08 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 559Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with MCCmedical
- 560Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with CCmedical
- 561Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue without CC/MCCmedical
How is S68.124S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S68.12, the nearest indexed parent of S68.124S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Amputation › traumatic › finger › partial
- Amputation › traumatic › finger › partial › index
- Amputation › traumatic › finger › partial › little
- Amputation › traumatic › finger › partial › middle
- Amputation › traumatic › finger › partial › ring
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S68.124S to fully describe the condition. S68.124S is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S68.124S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S68.124S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S68.124S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S68.124S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S68.1
The conditions below are not part of S68.124S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S68.124S and the excluded code may both be reported.
- traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb (S68.0-)
How long has S68.124S existed?
S68.124S has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.