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ICD-10-CM Code for Complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand S68.71

ICD-10 code S68.71 for Complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

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Complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand
 
S68.71 Complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of hand
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Complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of right hand
Child Code
Complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of left hand
Child Code
Complete traumatic transmetacarpal amputation of unspecified hand

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Dx for Partial Traumatic Amputation w/ Nail Deformity?
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traumatic complete amputation of Middle finger recorded in history
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traumatic complete amputation of Middle finger recorded in history
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CANPC Anesthesiology coding To determine the overall anesthesia code for the case, look up each CPT code in the ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) Crosswalk and note the corresponding anesthe... [ Read More ]
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I would take a look at S68.121A Partial traumatic metacarpophalangeal amputation of left index finger... [ Read More ]
Open Fracture index finger, tuft, partial amputation
I would suggest using a partial traumatic amputation diagnosis code (in the S68 category)...... [ Read More ]
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[b]Friends help me in finding out ICD and CPT codes[/b] Dear All What will be the ICD and CPT code for Diagnosis Traumatic amputation of tip of 3rd finger of right hand (distal phalanx) S68.112A ... [ Read More ]
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Dear All What will be the ICD and CPT code for Diagnosis Traumatic amputation of tip of 3rd finger of right hand (distal phalanx) S68.112A Procedure Wound debridement, stump revision and suturing ... [ Read More ]
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