S62.243
Non-billableDisp fx of shaft of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand
Displaced fracture of shaft 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)
S62.243ADisp fx of shaft of first metacarpal bone, unsp hand, init
S62.243BDisp fx of shaft of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, init for opn fx
S62.243DDisp fx of shaft of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thD
S62.243GDisp fx of shaft of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thG
S62.243KDisp fx of shaft of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thK
S62.243PDisp fx of shaft of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thP
S62.243SDisp fx of shaft of first MC bone, unsp hand, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for disp fx of shaft of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand?
The ICD-10-CM code for disp fx of shaft of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand is S62.243. The full clinical description is "Displaced fracture of shaft of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand". S62.243 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.243 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.243 represents "Displaced fracture of shaft 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 S62.243 a billable code?
No, S62.243 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 S62.243.
What chapter is S62.243 in?
S62.243 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.243?
S62.243 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 S62.243?
S62.243 has 7 child codes, including: S62.243A (Disp fx of shaft of first metacarpal bone, unsp hand, init), S62.243B (Disp fx of shaft of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, init for opn fx), S62.243D (Disp fx of shaft of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thD), S62.243G (Disp fx of shaft of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thG), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.243?
Yes, when using S62.243 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.243?
S62.243 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2851215. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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