S62.90
Non-billableUnspecified fracture of unspecified wrist and hand
Unspecified fracture of unspecified wrist and hand
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)
S62.90XAUnsp fracture of unsp wrist and hand, init for clos fx
S62.90XBUnsp fracture of unsp wrist and hand, init for opn fx
S62.90XDUnsp fracture of unsp wrs/hnd, subs for fx w routn heal
S62.90XGUnsp fracture of unsp wrs/hnd, subs for fx w delay heal
S62.90XKUnsp fracture of unsp wrist and hand, subs for fx w nonunion
S62.90XPUnsp fracture of unsp wrist and hand, subs for fx w malunion
S62.90XSUnspecified fracture of unspecified wrist and hand, sequela
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified fracture of unspecified wrist and hand?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified fracture of unspecified wrist and hand is S62.90. The full clinical description is "Unspecified fracture of unspecified wrist and hand". S62.90 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.90 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.90 represents "Unspecified fracture of unspecified wrist and hand". 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 S62.90 a billable code?
No, S62.90 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 S62.90.
What chapter is S62.90 in?
S62.90 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.90?
S62.90 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 S62.90?
S62.90 has 7 child codes, including: S62.90XA (Unsp fracture of unsp wrist and hand, init for clos fx), S62.90XB (Unsp fracture of unsp wrist and hand, init for opn fx), S62.90XD (Unsp fracture of unsp wrs/hnd, subs for fx w routn heal), S62.90XG (Unsp fracture of unsp wrs/hnd, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.90?
Yes, when using S62.90 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.90?
S62.90 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C6006873. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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