S62.609
Non-billableFracture of unspecified phalanx of unspecified finger
Fracture of unspecified phalanx of unspecified 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)
S62.609AFracture of unsp phalanx of unsp finger, init for clos fx
S62.609BFracture of unsp phalanx of unsp finger, init for opn fx
S62.609DFx unsp phalanx of unsp finger, subs for fx w routn heal
S62.609GFx unsp phalanx of unsp finger, subs for fx w delay heal
S62.609KFx unsp phalanx of unsp finger, subs for fx w nonunion
S62.609PFx unsp phalanx of unsp finger, subs for fx w malunion
S62.609SFracture of unsp phalanx of unspecified finger, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of unspecified phalanx of unspecified finger?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of unspecified phalanx of unspecified finger is S62.609. The full clinical description is "Fracture of unspecified phalanx of unspecified finger". S62.609 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.609 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.609 represents "Fracture of unspecified phalanx of unspecified 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 S62.609 a billable code?
No, S62.609 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 S62.609.
What chapter is S62.609 in?
S62.609 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.609?
S62.609 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 S62.609?
S62.609 has 7 child codes, including: S62.609A (Fracture of unsp phalanx of unsp finger, init for clos fx), S62.609B (Fracture of unsp phalanx of unsp finger, init for opn fx), S62.609D (Fx unsp phalanx of unsp finger, subs for fx w routn heal), S62.609G (Fx unsp phalanx of unsp finger, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.609?
Yes, when using S62.609 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.609?
S62.609 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2852165. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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