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S62.1

Non-billable

Fracture of other and unspecified carpal bone(s)

Fracture of other and unspecified carpal bone(s)

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S60-S69

Parent Code

S62

Child Codes

9

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

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • fracture of distal parts of ulna and radius (S52.-)
  • fracture of scaphoid of wrist (S62.0-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Child Codes (9)

S62.10

Fracture of unspecified carpal bone

S62.11

Fracture of triquetrum [cuneiform] bone of wrist

S62.12

Fracture of lunate [semilunar]

S62.13

Fracture of capitate [os magnum] bone

S62.14

Fracture of body of hamate [unciform] bone

S62.15

Fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone

S62.16

Fracture of pisiform

S62.17

Fracture of trapezium [larger multangular]

S62.18

Fracture of trapezoid [smaller multangular]

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of other and unspecified carpal bone(s)?

The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of other and unspecified carpal bone(s) is S62.1. The full clinical description is "Fracture of other and unspecified carpal bone(s)". S62.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S62.1 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S62.1 represents "Fracture of other and unspecified carpal bone(s)". 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 S62.1 a billable code?

No, S62.1 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under S62.1.

What chapter is S62.1 in?

S62.1 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S62.1?

S62.1 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 S62.1?

S62.1 has 9 child codes, including: S62.10 (Fracture of unspecified carpal bone), S62.11 (Fracture of triquetrum [cuneiform] bone of wrist), S62.12 (Fracture of lunate [semilunar]), S62.13 (Fracture of capitate [os magnum] bone), and 5 more.

Are additional codes required with S62.1?

Yes, when using S62.1 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.1?

S62.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2850634. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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