S62.246
Non-billableNondisp fx of shaft of first metacarpal bone, unsp hand
Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of first metacarpal bone, unspecified 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
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Child Codes (7)
S62.246ANondisp fx of shaft of first MC bone, unsp hand, init
S62.246BNondisp fx of shaft of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thB
S62.246DNondisp fx of shaft of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thD
S62.246GNondisp fx of shaft of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thG
S62.246KNondisp fx of shaft of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thK
S62.246PNondisp fx of shaft of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thP
S62.246SNondisp fx of shaft of first MC bone, unsp hand, sequela
Related Codes(5)
S62.241Disp fx of shaft of first metacarpal bone, right hand
S62.242Disp fx of shaft of first metacarpal bone, left hand
S62.243Disp fx of shaft of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand
S62.244Nondisp fx of shaft of first metacarpal bone, right hand
S62.245Nondisp fx of shaft of first metacarpal bone, left hand
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisp fx of shaft of first metacarpal bone, unsp hand?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisp fx of shaft of first metacarpal bone, unsp hand is S62.246. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand". S62.246 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.246 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.246 represents “Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of first metacarpal bone, unspecified 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 S62.246 a billable code?
No, S62.246 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 S62.246.
What chapter is S62.246 in?
S62.246 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.246?
S62.246 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 S62.246?
S62.246 has 7 child codes, including: S62.246A (Nondisp fx of shaft of first MC bone, unsp hand, init), S62.246B (Nondisp fx of shaft of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thB), S62.246D (Nondisp fx of shaft of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thD), S62.246G (Nondisp fx of shaft of 1st MC bone, unsp hand, 7thG), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.246?
Yes, when using S62.246, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.246?
S62.246 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2851239. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S62.246 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like nondisp fx of shaft of first metacarpal bone, unsp hand 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 S62.246?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S62.246 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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