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S62.344

Non-billable

Nondisp fx of base of fourth metacarpal bone, right hand

Nondisplaced fracture of base of fourth metacarpal bone, right 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

S62.34

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)

S62.344A

Nondisp fx of base of fourth MC bone, right hand, init

BillableS62.344B

Nondisp fx of base of 4th MC bone, r hand, init for opn fx

BillableS62.344D

Nondisp fx of base of 4th MC bone, r hand, 7thD

BillableS62.344G

Nondisp fx of base of 4th MC bone, r hand, 7thG

BillableS62.344K

Nondisp fx of base of 4th MC bone, r hand, 7thK

BillableS62.344P

Nondisp fx of base of 4th MC bone, r hand, 7thP

BillableS62.344S

Nondisp fx of base of fourth MC bone, right hand, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10-CM code for nondisp fx of base of fourth metacarpal bone, right hand is S62.344. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced fracture of base of fourth metacarpal bone, right hand". S62.344 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S62.344 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S62.344 represents "Nondisplaced fracture of base of fourth 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 S62.344 a billable code?

No, S62.344 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 S62.344.

What chapter is S62.344 in?

S62.344 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S62.344?

S62.344 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 S62.344?

S62.344 has 7 child codes, including: S62.344A (Nondisp fx of base of fourth MC bone, right hand, init), S62.344B (Nondisp fx of base of 4th MC bone, r hand, init for opn fx), S62.344D (Nondisp fx of base of 4th MC bone, r hand, 7thD), S62.344G (Nondisp fx of base of 4th MC bone, r hand, 7thG), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with S62.344?

Yes, when using S62.344 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.344?

S62.344 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2851678. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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