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S62.61

Non-billable

Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of finger

Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of finger

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

S62.6

Child Codes

10

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 (10)

S62.610

Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right index finger

S62.611

Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left index finger

S62.612

Disp fx of proximal phalanx of right middle finger

S62.613

Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left middle finger

S62.614

Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right ring finger

S62.615

Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left ring finger

S62.616

Disp fx of proximal phalanx of right little finger

S62.617

Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left little finger

S62.618

Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of other finger

S62.619

Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of unspecified finger

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of finger?

The ICD-10-CM code for displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of finger is S62.61. The full clinical description is "Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of finger". S62.61 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S62.61 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S62.61 represents "Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of 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 S62.61 a billable code?

No, S62.61 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under S62.61.

What chapter is S62.61 in?

S62.61 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S62.61?

S62.61 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 S62.61?

S62.61 has 10 child codes, including: S62.610 (Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right index finger), S62.611 (Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left index finger), S62.612 (Disp fx of proximal phalanx of right middle finger), S62.613 (Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left middle finger), and 6 more.

Are additional codes required with S62.61?

Yes, when using S62.61 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.61?

S62.61 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2852173. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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