S62.209
Non-billableUnsp fracture of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand
Unspecified fracture of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand
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)
S62.209AUnsp fracture of first metacarpal bone, unsp hand, init
S62.209BUnsp fx first metacarpal bone, unsp hand, init for opn fx
S62.209DUnsp fx first MC bone, unsp hand, subs for fx w routn heal
S62.209GUnsp fx first MC bone, unsp hand, subs for fx w delay heal
S62.209KUnsp fx first MC bone, unsp hand, subs for fx w nonunion
S62.209PUnsp fx first MC bone, unsp hand, subs for fx w malunion
S62.209SUnsp fracture of first metacarpal bone, unsp hand, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unsp fracture of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand?
The ICD-10-CM code for unsp fracture of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand is S62.209. The full clinical description is "Unspecified fracture of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand". S62.209 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.209 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.209 represents "Unspecified fracture of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand". 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 S62.209 a billable code?
No, S62.209 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 S62.209.
What chapter is S62.209 in?
S62.209 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.209?
S62.209 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 S62.209?
S62.209 has 7 child codes, including: S62.209A (Unsp fracture of first metacarpal bone, unsp hand, init), S62.209B (Unsp fx first metacarpal bone, unsp hand, init for opn fx), S62.209D (Unsp fx first MC bone, unsp hand, subs for fx w routn heal), S62.209G (Unsp fx first MC bone, unsp hand, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.209?
Yes, when using S62.209 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.209?
S62.209 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2851069. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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