S62.303
Non-billableUnspecified fracture of third metacarpal bone, left hand
Unspecified fracture of third metacarpal bone, 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)
S62.303AUnsp fracture of third metacarpal bone, left hand, init
S62.303BUnsp fx third metacarpal bone, left hand, init for opn fx
S62.303DUnsp fx third MC bone, left hand, subs for fx w routn heal
S62.303GUnsp fx third MC bone, left hand, subs for fx w delay heal
S62.303KUnsp fx third MC bone, left hand, subs for fx w nonunion
S62.303PUnsp fx third MC bone, left hand, subs for fx w malunion
S62.303SUnsp fracture of third metacarpal bone, left hand, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified fracture of third metacarpal bone, left hand?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fracture of third metacarpal bone, left hand is S62.303. The full clinical description is "Unspecified fracture of third metacarpal bone, left hand". S62.303 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.303 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.303 represents "Unspecified fracture of third metacarpal bone, 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 S62.303 a billable code?
No, S62.303 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 S62.303.
What chapter is S62.303 in?
S62.303 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.303?
S62.303 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 S62.303?
S62.303 has 7 child codes, including: S62.303A (Unsp fracture of third metacarpal bone, left hand, init), S62.303B (Unsp fx third metacarpal bone, left hand, init for opn fx), S62.303D (Unsp fx third MC bone, left hand, subs for fx w routn heal), S62.303G (Unsp fx third MC bone, left hand, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.303?
Yes, when using S62.303 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.303?
S62.303 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2851346. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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