S62.291
Non-billableOther fracture of first metacarpal bone, right hand
Other fracture of first metacarpal bone, right 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)
S62.291AOth fracture of first metacarpal bone, right hand, init
S62.291BOth fx first metacarpal bone, right hand, init for opn fx
S62.291DOth fx first MC bone, right hand, subs for fx w routn heal
S62.291GOth fx first MC bone, right hand, subs for fx w delay heal
S62.291KOth fx first MC bone, right hand, subs for fx w nonunion
S62.291POth fx first MC bone, right hand, subs for fx w malunion
S62.291SOther fracture of first metacarpal bone, right hand, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other fracture of first metacarpal bone, right hand?
The ICD-10-CM code for other fracture of first metacarpal bone, right hand is S62.291. The full clinical description is "Other fracture of first metacarpal bone, right hand". S62.291 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.291 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.291 represents "Other fracture of first metacarpal bone, right 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 S62.291 a billable code?
No, S62.291 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 S62.291.
What chapter is S62.291 in?
S62.291 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.291?
S62.291 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 S62.291?
S62.291 has 7 child codes, including: S62.291A (Oth fracture of first metacarpal bone, right hand, init), S62.291B (Oth fx first metacarpal bone, right hand, init for opn fx), S62.291D (Oth fx first MC bone, right hand, subs for fx w routn heal), S62.291G (Oth fx first MC bone, right hand, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.291?
Yes, when using S62.291 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.291?
S62.291 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2851296. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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