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S62.256

Non-billable

Nondisp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, unsp hand

Nondisplaced fracture of neck 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.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S60-S69

Parent Code

S62.25

Child Codes

7

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

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • fracture of distal parts of ulna and radius (S52.-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Child Codes (7)

S62.256A

Nondisp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, unsp hand, init

BillableS62.256B

Nondisp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, init for opn fx

BillableS62.256D

Nondisp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thD

BillableS62.256G

Nondisp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thG

BillableS62.256K

Nondisp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thK

BillableS62.256P

Nondisp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thP

BillableS62.256S

Nondisp fx of neck of first MC bone, unsp hand, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for nondisp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, unsp hand?

The ICD-10-CM code for nondisp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, unsp hand is S62.256. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand". S62.256 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S62.256 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S62.256 represents "Nondisplaced fracture of neck 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 S62.256 a billable code?

No, S62.256 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 S62.256.

What chapter is S62.256 in?

S62.256 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S62.256?

S62.256 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 S62.256?

S62.256 has 7 child codes, including: S62.256A (Nondisp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, unsp hand, init), S62.256B (Nondisp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, init for opn fx), S62.256D (Nondisp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thD), S62.256G (Nondisp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thG), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with S62.256?

Yes, when using S62.256 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.256?

S62.256 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2851287. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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