S62.5
Non-billableFracture of thumb
Fracture of thumb
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 (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Fracture of phalanx of thumbC0555337
- Fracture of phalanx of thumb (disorder)C0555337
- Fracture of thumbC0555337
- Fractured manual digit 1 phalanxC0555337
- Fractured thumbC0555337
- Fractured thumb phalanxC0555337
- bone manual digit 1 phalanxC0555337
- fracture thumbC0555337
- fractured thumbC0555337
- fractures thumbC0555337
- fractures thumbsC0555337
- thumb fractureC0555337
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of thumb?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of thumb is S62.5. The full clinical description is "Fracture of thumb". S62.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.5 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.5 represents "Fracture of thumb". 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 S62.5 a billable code?
No, S62.5 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S62.5.
What chapter is S62.5 in?
S62.5 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.5?
S62.5 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 S62.5?
S62.5 has 3 child codes, including: S62.50 (Fracture of unspecified phalanx of thumb), S62.51 (Fracture of proximal phalanx of thumb), S62.52 (Fracture of distal phalanx of thumb).
Are additional codes required with S62.5?
Yes, when using S62.5 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.5?
S62.5 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0555337. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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