S62.12
Non-billableFracture of lunate [semilunar]
Fracture of lunate [semilunar]
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
Child Codes (6)
S62.121Displaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], right wrist
S62.122Displaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], left wrist
S62.123Displaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], unspecified wrist
S62.124Nondisplaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], right wrist
S62.125Nondisplaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], left wrist
S62.126Nondisplaced fracture of lunate, unspecified wrist
Related Codes(8)
S62.10Fracture of unspecified carpal bone
S62.11Fracture of triquetrum [cuneiform] bone of wrist
S62.13Fracture of capitate [os magnum] bone
S62.14Fracture of body of hamate [unciform] bone
S62.15Fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone
S62.16Fracture of pisiform
S62.17Fracture of trapezium [larger multangular]
S62.18Fracture of trapezoid [smaller multangular]
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of lunate [semilunar]?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of lunate [semilunar] is S62.12. The full clinical description is "Fracture of lunate [semilunar]". S62.12 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.12 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.12 represents “Fracture of lunate [semilunar]”. 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 S62.12 a billable code?
No, S62.12 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S62.12.
What chapter is S62.12 in?
S62.12 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.12?
S62.12 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 S62.12?
S62.12 has 6 child codes, including: S62.121 (Displaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], right wrist), S62.122 (Displaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], left wrist), S62.123 (Displaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], unspecified wrist), S62.124 (Nondisplaced fracture of lunate [semilunar], right wrist), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.12?
Yes, when using S62.12, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.12?
S62.12 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2850708. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S62.12 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fracture of lunate [semilunar] affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S62.12?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S62.12 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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