S60-S69: Injuries to the wrist and hand
S68: Traumatic amputation of wrist and hand
The group of conditions known as Traumatic Amputations of Wrist and Hand typically results from a severe injury to the wrist or hand, often involving machinery, road traffic accidents, or other severe physical incidents. The amputation refers to the intentional or unintentional removal of the hand and/or wrist following this injury, and must happen either during or immediately after the trauma. Being a group of conditions, the specific symptoms, damage extent and affected area will vary depending upon the exact nature of the incident. Generally, there is a significant tissue damage, severe pain, and blood loss. With time, an individual who has undergone an amputation may experience phantom sensations or pain in the removed area. Also, the sudden loss of a hand or wrist can lead to significant psychological trauma. Traumatic Amputations of Wrist and Hand affect the musculoskeletal system, specifically the bones, muscles, and tissues of the hand and wrist.
Subcodes of S68:
- S68.0: Traumatic amputation of thumb (complete)(partial)
- S68.1: Traumatic amputation of other single finger (complete)(partial)
- S68.2: Traumatic amputation of two or more fingers alone (complete)(partial)
- S68.3: Combined traumatic amputation of (part of) finger(s) with other parts of wrist and hand
- S68.4: Traumatic amputation of hand at wrist level
- S68.8: Traumatic amputation of other parts of wrist and hand
- S68.9: Traumatic amputation of wrist and hand, level unspecified
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