S62.502
Non-billableFracture of unspecified phalanx of left thumb
Fracture of unspecified phalanx of left 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 (7)
S62.502AFracture of unsp phalanx of left thumb, init for clos fx
S62.502BFracture of unsp phalanx of left thumb, init for opn fx
S62.502DFx unsp phalanx of left thumb, subs for fx w routn heal
S62.502GFx unsp phalanx of left thumb, subs for fx w delay heal
S62.502KFx unsp phalanx of left thumb, subs for fx w nonunion
S62.502PFx unsp phalanx of left thumb, subs for fx w malunion
S62.502SFracture of unspecified phalanx of left thumb, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of unspecified phalanx of left thumb?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of unspecified phalanx of left thumb is S62.502. The full clinical description is "Fracture of unspecified phalanx of left thumb". S62.502 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.502 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.502 represents "Fracture of unspecified phalanx of left 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 S62.502 a billable code?
No, S62.502 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 S62.502.
What chapter is S62.502 in?
S62.502 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.502?
S62.502 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 S62.502?
S62.502 has 7 child codes, including: S62.502A (Fracture of unsp phalanx of left thumb, init for clos fx), S62.502B (Fracture of unsp phalanx of left thumb, init for opn fx), S62.502D (Fx unsp phalanx of left thumb, subs for fx w routn heal), S62.502G (Fx unsp phalanx of left thumb, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.502?
Yes, when using S62.502 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.502?
S62.502 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2851978. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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