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S62.511

Non-billable

Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right thumb

Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right thumb

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

S62.51

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.-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Child Codes (7)

S62.511A

Disp fx of proximal phalanx of right thumb, init for clos fx

BillableS62.511B

Disp fx of proximal phalanx of right thumb, init for opn fx

BillableS62.511D

Disp fx of prox phalanx of r thm, subs for fx w routn heal

BillableS62.511G

Disp fx of prox phalanx of r thm, subs for fx w delay heal

BillableS62.511K

Disp fx of proximal phalanx of r thm, subs for fx w nonunion

BillableS62.511P

Disp fx of proximal phalanx of r thm, subs for fx w malunion

BillableS62.511S

Disp fx of proximal phalanx of right thumb, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right thumb?

The ICD-10-CM code for displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right thumb is S62.511. The full clinical description is "Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right thumb". S62.511 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S62.511 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S62.511 represents "Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right 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 S62.511 a billable code?

No, S62.511 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 S62.511.

What chapter is S62.511 in?

S62.511 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S62.511?

S62.511 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 S62.511?

S62.511 has 7 child codes, including: S62.511A (Disp fx of proximal phalanx of right thumb, init for clos fx), S62.511B (Disp fx of proximal phalanx of right thumb, init for opn fx), S62.511D (Disp fx of prox phalanx of r thm, subs for fx w routn heal), S62.511G (Disp fx of prox phalanx of r thm, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with S62.511?

Yes, when using S62.511 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.511?

S62.511 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2851994. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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