S62.172
Non-billableDisplaced fracture of trapezium, left wrist
Displaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist
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
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Child Codes (7)
S62.172ADisp fx of trapezium, left wrist, init for clos fx
S62.172BDisp fx of trapezium, left wrist, init for opn fx
S62.172DDisp fx of trapezium, left wrist, subs for fx w routn heal
S62.172GDisp fx of trapezium, left wrist, subs for fx w delay heal
S62.172KDisp fx of trapezium, left wrist, subs for fx w nonunion
S62.172PDisp fx of trapezium, left wrist, subs for fx w malunion
S62.172SDisplaced fracture of trapezium, left wrist, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced fracture of trapezium, left wrist?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced fracture of trapezium, left wrist is S62.172. The full clinical description is "Displaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist". S62.172 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.172 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.172 represents "Displaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist". 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 S62.172 a billable code?
No, S62.172 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 S62.172.
What chapter is S62.172 in?
S62.172 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.172?
S62.172 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 S62.172?
S62.172 has 7 child codes, including: S62.172A (Disp fx of trapezium, left wrist, init for clos fx), S62.172B (Disp fx of trapezium, left wrist, init for opn fx), S62.172D (Disp fx of trapezium, left wrist, subs for fx w routn heal), S62.172G (Disp fx of trapezium, left wrist, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.172?
Yes, when using S62.172 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.172?
S62.172 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2850963. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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