S62.639
Non-billableDisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified finger
Displaced fracture of distal 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)
S62.639ADisp fx of distal phalanx of unsp finger, init for clos fx
S62.639BDisp fx of distal phalanx of unsp finger, init for opn fx
S62.639DDisp fx of dist phalanx of unsp fngr, 7thD
S62.639GDisp fx of dist phalanx of unsp fngr, 7thG
S62.639KDisp fx of dist phalanx of unsp fngr, subs for fx w nonunion
S62.639PDisp fx of dist phalanx of unsp fngr, subs for fx w malunion
S62.639SDisp fx of distal phalanx of unspecified finger, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for displaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified finger?
The ICD-10-CM code for displaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified finger is S62.639. The full clinical description is "Displaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified finger". S62.639 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.639 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.639 represents "Displaced fracture of distal 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 S62.639 a billable code?
No, S62.639 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 S62.639.
What chapter is S62.639 in?
S62.639 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.639?
S62.639 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 S62.639?
S62.639 has 7 child codes, including: S62.639A (Disp fx of distal phalanx of unsp finger, init for clos fx), S62.639B (Disp fx of distal phalanx of unsp finger, init for opn fx), S62.639D (Disp fx of dist phalanx of unsp fngr, 7thD), S62.639G (Disp fx of dist phalanx of unsp fngr, 7thG), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.639?
Yes, when using S62.639 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.639?
S62.639 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2852411. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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