S62.252
Non-billableDisp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, left hand
Displaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, left 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)
S62.252ADisp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, left hand, init
S62.252BDisp fx of neck of first MC bone, left hand, init for opn fx
S62.252DDisp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, l hand, 7thD
S62.252GDisp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, l hand, 7thG
S62.252KDisp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, l hand, subs for fx w nonunion
S62.252PDisp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, l hand, subs for fx w malunion
S62.252SDisp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, left hand, sequela
Related Codes(5)
S62.251Disp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, right hand
S62.253Disp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand
S62.254Nondisp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, right hand
S62.255Nondisp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, left hand
S62.256Nondisp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, unsp hand
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for disp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, left hand?
The ICD-10-CM code for disp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, left hand is S62.252. The full clinical description is "Displaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, left hand". S62.252 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.252 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.252 represents “Displaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, left 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 S62.252 a billable code?
No, S62.252 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 S62.252.
What chapter is S62.252 in?
S62.252 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.252?
S62.252 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 S62.252?
S62.252 has 7 child codes, including: S62.252A (Disp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, left hand, init), S62.252B (Disp fx of neck of first MC bone, left hand, init for opn fx), S62.252D (Disp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, l hand, 7thD), S62.252G (Disp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, l hand, 7thG), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.252?
Yes, when using S62.252, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.252?
S62.252 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2851255. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S62.252 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like disp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, left 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 S62.252?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S62.252 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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