S62.349
Non-billableNondisplaced fracture of base of unspecified metacarpal bone
Nondisplaced fracture of base of unspecified metacarpal bone
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)
S62.349ANondisp fx of base of unsp metacarpal bone, init for clos fx
S62.349BNondisp fx of base of unsp metacarpal bone, init for opn fx
S62.349DNondisp fx of base of unsp MC bone, subs for fx w routn heal
S62.349GNondisp fx of base of unsp MC bone, subs for fx w delay heal
S62.349KNondisp fx of base of unsp MC bone, subs for fx w nonunion
S62.349PNondisp fx of base of unsp MC bone, subs for fx w malunion
S62.349SNondisp fx of base of unspecified metacarpal bone, sequela
Related Codes(9)
S62.340Nondisp fx of base of second metacarpal bone, right hand
S62.341Nondisp fx of base of second metacarpal bone, left hand
S62.342Nondisp fx of base of third metacarpal bone, right hand
S62.343Nondisp fx of base of third metacarpal bone, left hand
S62.344Nondisp fx of base of fourth metacarpal bone, right hand
S62.345Nondisp fx of base of fourth metacarpal bone, left hand
S62.346Nondisp fx of base of fifth metacarpal bone, right hand
S62.347Nondisp fx of base of fifth metacarpal bone, left hand
S62.348Nondisplaced fracture of base of other metacarpal bone
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for nondisplaced fracture of base of unspecified metacarpal bone?
The ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced fracture of base of unspecified metacarpal bone is S62.349. The full clinical description is "Nondisplaced fracture of base of unspecified metacarpal bone". S62.349 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.349 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.349 represents “Nondisplaced fracture of base of unspecified metacarpal bone”. 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 S62.349 a billable code?
No, S62.349 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 S62.349.
What chapter is S62.349 in?
S62.349 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.349?
S62.349 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 S62.349?
S62.349 has 7 child codes, including: S62.349A (Nondisp fx of base of unsp metacarpal bone, init for clos fx), S62.349B (Nondisp fx of base of unsp metacarpal bone, init for opn fx), S62.349D (Nondisp fx of base of unsp MC bone, subs for fx w routn heal), S62.349G (Nondisp fx of base of unsp MC bone, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.349?
Yes, when using S62.349, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.349?
S62.349 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2851718. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S62.349 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like nondisplaced fracture of base of unspecified metacarpal bone 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 S62.349?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S62.349 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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