S62
Non-billableFracture at wrist and hand level
Fracture at wrist and hand level
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter for closed fracture
- B - initial encounter for open fracture
- D - subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- G - subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- K - subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- P - subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S - sequela
Child Codes (7)
S62.0Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist
S62.1Fracture of other and unspecified carpal bone(s)
S62.2Fracture of first metacarpal bone
S62.3Fracture of other and unspecified metacarpal bone
S62.5Fracture of thumb
S62.6Fracture of other and unspecified finger(s)
S62.9Unspecified fracture of wrist and hand
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ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture at wrist and hand level?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture at wrist and hand level is S62. The full clinical description is "Fracture at wrist and hand level". S62 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62 represents “Fracture at wrist and hand level”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S62 a billable code?
No, S62 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under S62.
What chapter is S62 in?
S62 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62?
S62 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); traumatic amputation of wrist and hand (S68.-).
What are the subcategories under S62?
S62 has 7 child codes, including: S62.0 (Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist), S62.1 (Fracture of other and unspecified carpal bone(s)), S62.2 (Fracture of first metacarpal bone), S62.3 (Fracture of other and unspecified metacarpal bone), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62?
Yes, when using S62, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62?
S62 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0452088. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S62 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fracture at wrist and hand level affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S62?
S62 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC53.Z (Fracture at wrist or hand level, unspecified).
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