S62.601
Non-billableFracture of unspecified phalanx of left index finger
Fracture of unspecified phalanx of left index finger
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 (7)
S62.601AFracture of unsp phalanx of left index finger, init
S62.601BFracture of unsp phalanx of l idx fngr, init for opn fx
S62.601DFx unsp phalanx of l idx fngr, subs for fx w routn heal
S62.601GFx unsp phalanx of l idx fngr, subs for fx w delay heal
S62.601KFx unsp phalanx of l idx fngr, subs for fx w nonunion
S62.601PFx unsp phalanx of l idx fngr, subs for fx w malunion
S62.601SFracture of unsp phalanx of left index finger, sequela
Related Codes(9)
S62.600Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right index finger
S62.602Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right middle finger
S62.603Fracture of unspecified phalanx of left middle finger
S62.604Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right ring finger
S62.605Fracture of unspecified phalanx of left ring finger
S62.606Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right little finger
S62.607Fracture of unspecified phalanx of left little finger
S62.608Fracture of unspecified phalanx of other finger
S62.609Fracture of unspecified phalanx of unspecified finger
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of unspecified phalanx of left index finger?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of unspecified phalanx of left index finger is S62.601. The full clinical description is "Fracture of unspecified phalanx of left index finger". S62.601 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.601 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.601 represents “Fracture of unspecified phalanx of left index finger”. 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 S62.601 a billable code?
No, S62.601 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 S62.601.
What chapter is S62.601 in?
S62.601 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.601?
S62.601 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 S62.601?
S62.601 has 7 child codes, including: S62.601A (Fracture of unsp phalanx of left index finger, init), S62.601B (Fracture of unsp phalanx of l idx fngr, init for opn fx), S62.601D (Fx unsp phalanx of l idx fngr, subs for fx w routn heal), S62.601G (Fx unsp phalanx of l idx fngr, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.601?
Yes, when using S62.601, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.601?
S62.601 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2852100. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S62.601 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fracture of unspecified phalanx of left index finger 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 S62.601?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S62.601 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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