S62.608
Non-billableFracture of unspecified phalanx of other finger
Fracture of unspecified phalanx of other finger
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Fracture of unspecified phalanx of specified finger with unspecified laterality
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)
S62.608AFracture of unsp phalanx of oth finger, init for clos fx
S62.608BFracture of unsp phalanx of oth finger, init for opn fx
S62.608DFracture of unsp phalanx of finger, subs for fx w routn heal
S62.608GFracture of unsp phalanx of finger, subs for fx w delay heal
S62.608KFracture of unsp phalanx of finger, subs for fx w nonunion
S62.608PFracture of unsp phalanx of finger, subs for fx w malunion
S62.608SFracture of unspecified phalanx of other finger, sequela
Related Codes(9)
S62.600Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right index finger
S62.601Fracture of unspecified phalanx of left 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
S62.609Fracture of unspecified phalanx of unspecified finger
Related Conditions
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for fracture of unspecified phalanx of other finger?
The ICD-10-CM code for fracture of unspecified phalanx of other finger is S62.608. The full clinical description is "Fracture of unspecified phalanx of other finger". S62.608 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S62.608 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S62.608 represents “Fracture of unspecified phalanx of other 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 S62.608 a billable code?
No, S62.608 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 S62.608.
What chapter is S62.608 in?
S62.608 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S62.608?
S62.608 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 S62.608?
S62.608 has 7 child codes, including: S62.608A (Fracture of unsp phalanx of oth finger, init for clos fx), S62.608B (Fracture of unsp phalanx of oth finger, init for opn fx), S62.608D (Fracture of unsp phalanx of finger, subs for fx w routn heal), S62.608G (Fracture of unsp phalanx of finger, subs for fx w delay heal), and 3 more.
Are additional codes required with S62.608?
Yes, when using S62.608, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S62.608?
S62.608 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2852157, C2852156. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S62.608 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like fracture of unspecified phalanx of other 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 S62.608?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S62.608 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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