S62.509
Non-billableFracture of unspecified phalanx of unspecified thumb
Fracture of unspecified phalanx of unspecified 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)
S62.509AFracture of unsp phalanx of unsp thumb, init for clos fx
S62.509BFracture of unsp phalanx of unsp thumb, init for opn fx
S62.509DFracture of unsp phalanx of thmb, subs for fx w routn heal
S62.509GFracture of unsp phalanx of thmb, subs for fx w delay heal
S62.509KFracture of unsp phalanx of thmb, subs for fx w nonunion
S62.509PFracture of unsp phalanx of thmb, subs for fx w malunion
S62.509SFracture of unsp phalanx of unspecified thumb, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of unspecified phalanx of unspecified thumb?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of unspecified phalanx of unspecified thumb is S62.509. The full clinical description is "Fracture of unspecified phalanx of unspecified thumb". S62.509 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.509 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.509 represents "Fracture of unspecified phalanx of unspecified 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 S62.509 a billable code?
No, S62.509 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 S62.509.
What chapter is S62.509 in?
S62.509 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.509?
S62.509 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 S62.509?
S62.509 has 7 child codes, including: S62.509A (Fracture of unsp phalanx of unsp thumb, init for clos fx), S62.509B (Fracture of unsp phalanx of unsp thumb, init for opn fx), S62.509D (Fracture of unsp phalanx of thmb, subs for fx w routn heal), S62.509G (Fracture of unsp phalanx of thmb, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.509?
Yes, when using S62.509 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.509?
S62.509 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2851986. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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