S62.605
Non-billableFracture of unspecified phalanx of left ring finger
Fracture of unspecified phalanx of left ring 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)
S62.605AFracture of unsp phalanx of left ring finger, init
S62.605BFracture of unsp phalanx of l rng fngr, init for opn fx
S62.605DFx unsp phalanx of l rng fngr, subs for fx w routn heal
S62.605GFx unsp phalanx of l rng fngr, subs for fx w delay heal
S62.605KFx unsp phalanx of l rng fngr, subs for fx w nonunion
S62.605PFx unsp phalanx of l rng fngr, subs for fx w malunion
S62.605SFracture of unspecified phalanx of left ring finger, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of unspecified phalanx of left ring finger?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of unspecified phalanx of left ring finger is S62.605. The full clinical description is "Fracture of unspecified phalanx of left ring finger". S62.605 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.605 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.605 represents "Fracture of unspecified phalanx of left ring 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 S62.605 a billable code?
No, S62.605 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 S62.605.
What chapter is S62.605 in?
S62.605 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.605?
S62.605 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 S62.605?
S62.605 has 7 child codes, including: S62.605A (Fracture of unsp phalanx of left ring finger, init), S62.605B (Fracture of unsp phalanx of l rng fngr, init for opn fx), S62.605D (Fx unsp phalanx of l rng fngr, subs for fx w routn heal), S62.605G (Fx unsp phalanx of l rng fngr, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.605?
Yes, when using S62.605 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.605?
S62.605 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2852132. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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