S68.613D — Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left middle finger, subsequent encounter
Is S68.613D billable?
Yes — S68.613D is billable for FY2027. S68.613D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S68.613D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S68.613D at a glance
| Code | S68.613D |
|---|---|
| Description | Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of left middle 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 S68.613D?
In S68.613D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S68.613D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S68.613D group to?
S68.613D 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 S68.613D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S68.61, the nearest indexed parent of S68.613D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Amputation › traumatic › finger › transphalangeal
- Amputation › traumatic › finger › transphalangeal › index
- Amputation › traumatic › finger › transphalangeal › little
- Amputation › traumatic › finger › transphalangeal › middle
- Amputation › traumatic › finger › transphalangeal › ring
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S68.613D to fully describe the condition. S68.613D 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 S68.613D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S68.613D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S68.613D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S68.613D and the excluded code may both be reported.
How long has S68.613D existed?
S68.613D 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.