S62.638
Non-billableDisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of other finger
Displaced fracture of distal 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
- Displaced fracture of distal 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)
S62.638ADisp fx of distal phalanx of oth finger, init for clos fx
S62.638BDisp fx of distal phalanx of oth finger, init for opn fx
S62.638DDisp fx of dist phalanx of finger, subs for fx w routn heal
S62.638GDisp fx of dist phalanx of finger, subs for fx w delay heal
S62.638KDisp fx of distal phalanx of finger, subs for fx w nonunion
S62.638PDisp fx of distal phalanx of finger, subs for fx w malunion
S62.638SDisp fx of distal phalanx of other finger, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced fracture of distal phalanx of other finger?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced fracture of distal phalanx of other finger is S62.638. The full clinical description is "Displaced fracture of distal phalanx of other finger". S62.638 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.638 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.638 represents "Displaced fracture of distal 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 S62.638 a billable code?
No, S62.638 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 S62.638.
What chapter is S62.638 in?
S62.638 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.638?
S62.638 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 S62.638?
S62.638 has 7 child codes, including: S62.638A (Disp fx of distal phalanx of oth finger, init for clos fx), S62.638B (Disp fx of distal phalanx of oth finger, init for opn fx), S62.638D (Disp fx of dist phalanx of finger, subs for fx w routn heal), S62.638G (Disp fx of dist phalanx of finger, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.638?
Yes, when using S62.638 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.638?
S62.638 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2852403, C2852402. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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