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S62.515

Non-billable

Nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left thumb

Nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left 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)

S62.515A

Nondisp fx of proximal phalanx of left thumb, init

BillableS62.515B

Nondisp fx of proximal phalanx of l thm, init for opn fx

BillableS62.515D

Nondisp fx of prox phalanx of l thm, 7thD

BillableS62.515G

Nondisp fx of prox phalanx of l thm, 7thG

BillableS62.515K

Nondisp fx of prox phalanx of l thm, subs for fx w nonunion

BillableS62.515P

Nondisp fx of prox phalanx of l thm, subs for fx w malunion

BillableS62.515S

Nondisp fx of proximal phalanx of left thumb, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left thumb?

The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left thumb is S62.515. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left thumb". S62.515 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S62.515 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S62.515 represents "Nondisplaced fracture of proximal 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 S62.515 a billable code?

No, S62.515 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 S62.515.

What chapter is S62.515 in?

S62.515 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S62.515?

S62.515 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 S62.515?

S62.515 has 7 child codes, including: S62.515A (Nondisp fx of proximal phalanx of left thumb, init), S62.515B (Nondisp fx of proximal phalanx of l thm, init for opn fx), S62.515D (Nondisp fx of prox phalanx of l thm, 7thD), S62.515G (Nondisp fx of prox phalanx of l thm, 7thG), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with S62.515?

Yes, when using S62.515 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.515?

S62.515 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2852026. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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