S62.348
Non-billableNondisplaced fracture of base of other metacarpal bone
Nondisplaced fracture of base of other metacarpal bone
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Nondisplaced fracture of base of specified metacarpal bone with unspecified laterality
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)
S62.348ANondisp fx of base of oth metacarpal bone, init for clos fx
S62.348BNondisp fx of base of oth metacarpal bone, init for opn fx
S62.348DNondisp fx of base of MC bone, subs for fx w routn heal
S62.348GNondisp fx of base of MC bone, subs for fx w delay heal
S62.348KNondisp fx of base of MC bone, subs for fx w nonunion
S62.348PNondisp fx of base of MC bone, subs for fx w malunion
S62.348SNondisp fx of base of other metacarpal bone, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced fracture of base of other metacarpal bone?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced fracture of base of other metacarpal bone is S62.348. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced fracture of base of other metacarpal bone". S62.348 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.348 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.348 represents "Nondisplaced fracture of base of other metacarpal bone". 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 S62.348 a billable code?
No, S62.348 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 S62.348.
What chapter is S62.348 in?
S62.348 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.348?
S62.348 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 S62.348?
S62.348 has 7 child codes, including: S62.348A (Nondisp fx of base of oth metacarpal bone, init for clos fx), S62.348B (Nondisp fx of base of oth metacarpal bone, init for opn fx), S62.348D (Nondisp fx of base of MC bone, subs for fx w routn heal), S62.348G (Nondisp fx of base of MC bone, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.348?
Yes, when using S62.348 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.348?
S62.348 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2851645, C2851710. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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