S68.128D — Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other finger, subsequent encounter
Is S68.128D billable?
Yes — S68.128D is billable for FY2027. S68.128D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S68.128D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S68.128D at a glance
| Code | S68.128D |
|---|---|
| Description | Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other finger, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S68.128D?
In S68.128D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S68.128D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S68.128D group to?
S68.128D sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S68.128D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S68.12, the nearest indexed parent of S68.128D. 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
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to S68.128D.
- Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of specified finger with unspecified laterality
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S68.128D to fully describe the condition. S68.128D 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 S68.128D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S68.128D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S68.128D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S68.128D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S68.1
The conditions below are not part of S68.128D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S68.128D and the excluded code may both be reported.
- traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb (S68.0-)
How long has S68.128D existed?
S68.128D 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.