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S62.15

Non-billable

Fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone

Fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone

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

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Fracture of unciform process of hamate [unciform] bone

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)

S62.151

Disp fx of hook process of hamate bone, right wrist

S62.152

Disp fx of hook process of hamate bone, left wrist

S62.153

Disp fx of hook process of hamate bone, unspecified wrist

S62.154

Nondisp fx of hook process of hamate bone, right wrist

S62.155

Nondisp fx of hook process of hamate bone, left wrist

S62.156

Nondisp fx of hook process of hamate bone, unspecified wrist

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone?

The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone is S62.15. The full clinical description is "Fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone". S62.15 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S62.15 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S62.15 represents "Fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone". 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 S62.15 a billable code?

No, S62.15 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 S62.15.

What chapter is S62.15 in?

S62.15 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S62.15?

S62.15 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 S62.15?

S62.15 has 6 child codes, including: S62.151 (Disp fx of hook process of hamate bone, right wrist), S62.152 (Disp fx of hook process of hamate bone, left wrist), S62.153 (Disp fx of hook process of hamate bone, unspecified wrist), S62.154 (Nondisp fx of hook process of hamate bone, right wrist), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S62.15?

Yes, when using S62.15 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.15?

S62.15 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2850857, C2850856. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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