S62.255
Non-billableNondisp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, left hand
Nondisplaced 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)
S62.255ANondisp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, left hand, init
S62.255BNondisp fx of neck of first MC bone, l hand, init for opn fx
S62.255DNondisp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, l hand, 7thD
S62.255GNondisp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, l hand, 7thG
S62.255KNondisp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, l hand, 7thK
S62.255PNondisp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, l hand, 7thP
S62.255SNondisp fx of neck of first MC bone, left hand, sequela
Related Codes(5)
S62.251Disp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, right hand
S62.252Disp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, left hand
S62.253Disp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand
S62.254Nondisp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, right 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 nondisp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, left hand?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, left hand is S62.255. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, left hand". S62.255 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.255 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.255 represents “Nondisplaced 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 S62.255 a billable code?
No, S62.255 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 S62.255.
What chapter is S62.255 in?
S62.255 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.255?
S62.255 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 S62.255?
S62.255 has 7 child codes, including: S62.255A (Nondisp fx of neck of first metacarpal bone, left hand, init), S62.255B (Nondisp fx of neck of first MC bone, l hand, init for opn fx), S62.255D (Nondisp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, l hand, 7thD), S62.255G (Nondisp fx of nk of 1st MC bone, l hand, 7thG), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.255?
Yes, when using S62.255, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.255?
S62.255 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2851279. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S62.255 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like nondisp 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 S62.255?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S62.255 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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