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S62.12

Non-billable

Fracture of lunate [semilunar]

Fracture of lunate [semilunar]

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

S62.1

Child Codes

6

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 (6)

S62.121

Displaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], right wrist

S62.122

Displaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], left wrist

S62.123

Displaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], unspecified wrist

S62.124

Nondisplaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], right wrist

S62.125

Nondisplaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], left wrist

S62.126

Nondisplaced fracture of lunate, unspecified wrist

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of lunate [semilunar]?

The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of lunate [semilunar] is S62.12. The full clinical description is "Fracture of lunate [semilunar]". S62.12 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S62.12 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S62.12 represents "Fracture of lunate [semilunar]". 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 S62.12 a billable code?

No, S62.12 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S62.12.

What chapter is S62.12 in?

S62.12 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S62.12?

S62.12 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 S62.12?

S62.12 has 6 child codes, including: S62.121 (Displaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], right wrist), S62.122 (Displaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], left wrist), S62.123 (Displaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], unspecified wrist), S62.124 (Nondisplaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], right wrist), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S62.12?

Yes, when using S62.12 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.12?

S62.12 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2850708. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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