S62.608
Non-billableFracture of unspecified phalanx of other finger
Fracture of unspecified phalanx of other finger
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Fracture of unspecified phalanx of specified finger with unspecified laterality
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)
S62.608AFracture of unsp phalanx of oth finger, init for clos fx
S62.608BFracture of unsp phalanx of oth finger, init for opn fx
S62.608DFracture of unsp phalanx of finger, subs for fx w routn heal
S62.608GFracture of unsp phalanx of finger, subs for fx w delay heal
S62.608KFracture of unsp phalanx of finger, subs for fx w nonunion
S62.608PFracture of unsp phalanx of finger, subs for fx w malunion
S62.608SFracture of unspecified phalanx of other finger, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of unspecified phalanx of other finger?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of unspecified phalanx of other finger is S62.608. The full clinical description is "Fracture of unspecified phalanx of other finger". S62.608 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.608 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.608 represents "Fracture of unspecified phalanx of other 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 S62.608 a billable code?
No, S62.608 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 S62.608.
What chapter is S62.608 in?
S62.608 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.608?
S62.608 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 S62.608?
S62.608 has 7 child codes, including: S62.608A (Fracture of unsp phalanx of oth finger, init for clos fx), S62.608B (Fracture of unsp phalanx of oth finger, init for opn fx), S62.608D (Fracture of unsp phalanx of finger, subs for fx w routn heal), S62.608G (Fracture of unsp phalanx of finger, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.608?
Yes, when using S62.608 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.608?
S62.608 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2852157, C2852156. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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