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S62.315

Non-billable

Disp fx of base of fourth metacarpal bone, left hand

Displaced fracture of base of fourth metacarpal bone, left 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

S62.31

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.-)
  • fracture of first metacarpal bone (S62.2-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

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

Child Codes (7)

S62.315A

Disp fx of base of fourth metacarpal bone, left hand, init

BillableS62.315B

Disp fx of base of fourth MC bone, l hand, init for opn fx

BillableS62.315D

Disp fx of base of 4th MC bone, l hand, 7thD

BillableS62.315G

Disp fx of base of 4th MC bone, l hand, 7thG

BillableS62.315K

Disp fx of base of 4th MC bone, l hand, 7thK

BillableS62.315P

Disp fx of base of 4th MC bone, l hand, 7thP

BillableS62.315S

Disp fx of base of fourth MC bone, left hand, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for disp fx of base of fourth metacarpal bone, left hand?

The ICD-10-CM code for disp fx of base of fourth metacarpal bone, left hand is S62.315. The full clinical description is "Displaced fracture of base of fourth metacarpal bone, left hand". S62.315 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S62.315 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S62.315 represents "Displaced fracture of base of fourth 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 S62.315 a billable code?

No, S62.315 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 S62.315.

What chapter is S62.315 in?

S62.315 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S62.315?

S62.315 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 S62.315?

S62.315 has 7 child codes, including: S62.315A (Disp fx of base of fourth metacarpal bone, left hand, init), S62.315B (Disp fx of base of fourth MC bone, l hand, init for opn fx), S62.315D (Disp fx of base of 4th MC bone, l hand, 7thD), S62.315G (Disp fx of base of 4th MC bone, l hand, 7thG), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with S62.315?

Yes, when using S62.315 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.315?

S62.315 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2851443. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.