S68.422 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S68.422A Partial traumatic amputation of left hand at wrist level, initial encounter
- S68.422D Partial traumatic amputation of left hand at wrist level, subsequent encounter
- S68.422S Partial traumatic amputation of left hand at wrist level, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S68.422 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S60-S69 Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- S68 Traumatic amputation of wrist, hand and fingers
- S68.0 Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb
- S68.01 Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb
- S68.02 Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of thumb
- S68.1 Traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger
- S68.11 Complete traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger
- S68.12 Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger
- S68.4 Traumatic amputation of hand at wrist level
- S68.41 Complete traumatic amputation of hand at wrist level
- S68.42 Partial traumatic amputation of hand at wrist level
- S68.5 Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumb
- S68.51 Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumb
- S68.52 Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of thumb
- S68.6 Traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger
- S68.61 Complete traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger(s)
- S68.62 Partial traumatic transphalangeal amputation of other and unspecified finger
- S68.7 Traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand
- S68.71 Complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand
- S68.72 Partial traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S68.422 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S68.422 ICD 10 code
People can lose all or part of an arm or leg for a number of reasons. Common ones include:
- Problems with blood circulation. These may be the result of atherosclerosis or diabetes. Severe cases may result in amputation.
- Injuries, including from traffic accidents and military combat
- Cancer
- Birth defects
Some amputees have phantom pain, which is the feeling of pain in the missing limb. Other physical problems include surgical complications and skin problems, if you wear an artificial limb. Many amputees use an artificial limb. Learning how to use it takes time. Physical therapy can help you adapt.
Recovery from the loss of a limb can be hard. Sadness, anger, and frustration are common. If you are having a tough time, talk to your doctor. Treatment with medicine or counseling can help.
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