S62.600
Non-billableFracture of unspecified phalanx of right index finger
Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right index finger
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)
S62.600AFracture of unsp phalanx of right index finger, init
S62.600BFracture of unsp phalanx of r idx fngr, init for opn fx
S62.600DFx unsp phalanx of r idx fngr, subs for fx w routn heal
S62.600GFx unsp phalanx of r idx fngr, subs for fx w delay heal
S62.600KFx unsp phalanx of r idx fngr, subs for fx w nonunion
S62.600PFx unsp phalanx of r idx fngr, subs for fx w malunion
S62.600SFracture of unsp phalanx of right index finger, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of unspecified phalanx of right index finger?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of unspecified phalanx of right index finger is S62.600. The full clinical description is "Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right index finger". S62.600 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.600 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.600 represents "Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right index finger". 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 S62.600 a billable code?
No, S62.600 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 S62.600.
What chapter is S62.600 in?
S62.600 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.600?
S62.600 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 S62.600?
S62.600 has 7 child codes, including: S62.600A (Fracture of unsp phalanx of right index finger, init), S62.600B (Fracture of unsp phalanx of r idx fngr, init for opn fx), S62.600D (Fx unsp phalanx of r idx fngr, subs for fx w routn heal), S62.600G (Fx unsp phalanx of r idx fngr, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.600?
Yes, when using S62.600 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.600?
S62.600 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2852092. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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