S62.212
Non-billableBennett's fracture, left hand
Bennett's fracture, left 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)
S62.212ABennett's fracture, left hand, init for clos fx
S62.212BBennett's fracture, left hand, init encntr for open fracture
S62.212DBennett's fracture, left hand, subs for fx w routn heal
S62.212GBennett's fracture, left hand, subs for fx w delay heal
S62.212KBennett's fracture, left hand, subs for fx w nonunion
S62.212PBennett's fracture, left hand, subs for fx w malunion
S62.212SBennett's fracture, left hand, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for bennett's fracture, left hand?
The ICD-10-CM code for bennett's fracture, left hand is S62.212. The full clinical description is "Bennett's fracture, left hand". S62.212 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.212 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.212 represents "Bennett's fracture, left 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 S62.212 a billable code?
No, S62.212 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 S62.212.
What chapter is S62.212 in?
S62.212 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.212?
S62.212 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 S62.212?
S62.212 has 7 child codes, including: S62.212A (Bennett's fracture, left hand, init for clos fx), S62.212B (Bennett's fracture, left hand, init encntr for open fracture), S62.212D (Bennett's fracture, left hand, subs for fx w routn heal), S62.212G (Bennett's fracture, left hand, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.212?
Yes, when using S62.212 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.212?
S62.212 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2851085. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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