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S62.6

Non-billable

Fracture of other and unspecified finger(s)

Fracture of other and unspecified finger(s)

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

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.-)
  • fracture of thumb (S62.5-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

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

Child Codes (7)

S62.60

Fracture of unspecified phalanx of finger

S62.61

Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of finger

S62.62

Displaced fracture of middle phalanx of finger

S62.63

Displaced fracture of distal phalanx of finger

S62.64

Nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of finger

S62.65

Nondisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of finger

S62.66

Nondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of finger

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S62.6?

ICD-10-CM code S62.6 represents "Fracture of other and unspecified finger(s)". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S62.6 a billable code?

No, S62.6 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 S62.6.

What chapter is S62.6 in?

S62.6 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S62.6?

S62.6 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 S62.6?

S62.6 has 7 child codes, including: S62.60 (Fracture of unspecified phalanx of finger), S62.61 (Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of finger), S62.62 (Displaced fracture of middle phalanx of finger), S62.63 (Displaced fracture of distal phalanx of finger), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with S62.6?

Yes, when using S62.6 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.6?

S62.6 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2852090. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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