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S62.349

Non-billable

Nondisplaced fracture of base of unspecified metacarpal bone

Nondisplaced fracture of base of unspecified metacarpal bone

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)

S62.349A

Nondisp fx of base of unsp metacarpal bone, init for clos fx

BillableS62.349B

Nondisp fx of base of unsp metacarpal bone, init for opn fx

BillableS62.349D

Nondisp fx of base of unsp MC bone, subs for fx w routn heal

BillableS62.349G

Nondisp fx of base of unsp MC bone, subs for fx w delay heal

BillableS62.349K

Nondisp fx of base of unsp MC bone, subs for fx w nonunion

BillableS62.349P

Nondisp fx of base of unsp MC bone, subs for fx w malunion

BillableS62.349S

Nondisp fx of base of unspecified metacarpal bone, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced fracture of base of unspecified metacarpal bone?

The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced fracture of base of unspecified metacarpal bone is S62.349. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced fracture of base of unspecified metacarpal bone". S62.349 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S62.349 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S62.349 represents "Nondisplaced fracture of base of unspecified 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 S62.349 a billable code?

No, S62.349 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 S62.349.

What chapter is S62.349 in?

S62.349 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S62.349?

S62.349 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 S62.349?

S62.349 has 7 child codes, including: S62.349A (Nondisp fx of base of unsp metacarpal bone, init for clos fx), S62.349B (Nondisp fx of base of unsp metacarpal bone, init for opn fx), S62.349D (Nondisp fx of base of unsp MC bone, subs for fx w routn heal), S62.349G (Nondisp fx of base of unsp MC bone, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with S62.349?

Yes, when using S62.349 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.349?

S62.349 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2851718. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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