Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S62

Fracture at wrist and hand level

ICD-10-CM Code:
S62
ICD-10 Code for:
Fracture at wrist and hand level
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
      (S60-S69)
      • Fracture at wrist and hand level
        (S62)

S62 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of fracture at wrist and hand level. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Fracture at wrist and hand level

Non-specific codes like S62 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for fracture at wrist and hand level:

  • S62.0 for Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.00 for Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.01 for Fracture of distal pole of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.02 for Fracture of middle third of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.03 for Fracture of proximal third of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.1 for Fracture of other and unspecified carpal bone(s) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.10 for Fracture of unspecified carpal bone - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.11 for Fracture of triquetrum [cuneiform] bone of wrist - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.12 for Fracture of lunate [semilunar] - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.13 for Fracture of capitate [os magnum] bone - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.14 for Fracture of body of hamate [unciform] bone - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.15 for Fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.16 for Fracture of pisiform - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.17 for Fracture of trapezium [larger multangular] - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.18 for Fracture of trapezoid [smaller multangular] - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.2 for Fracture of first metacarpal bone - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.20 for Unspecified fracture of first metacarpal bone - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.21 for Bennett's fracture - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.22 for Rolando's fracture - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.23 for Other fracture of base of first metacarpal bone - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.24 for Fracture of shaft of first metacarpal bone - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.25 for Fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.29 for Other fracture of first metacarpal bone - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.3 for Fracture of other and unspecified metacarpal bone - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.30 for Unspecified fracture of other metacarpal bone - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.31 for Displaced fracture of base of other metacarpal bone - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.32 for Displaced fracture of shaft of other metacarpal bone - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.33 for Displaced fracture of neck of other metacarpal bone - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.34 for Nondisplaced fracture of base of other metacarpal bone - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.35 for Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of other metacarpal bone - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.36 for Nondisplaced fracture of neck of other metacarpal bone - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.39 for Other fracture of other metacarpal bone - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.5 for Fracture of thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.50 for Fracture of unspecified phalanx of thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.51 for Fracture of proximal phalanx of thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.52 for Fracture of distal phalanx of thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.6 for Fracture of other and unspecified finger(s) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.60 for Fracture of unspecified phalanx of finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.61 for Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.62 for Displaced fracture of middle phalanx of finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.63 for Displaced fracture of distal phalanx of finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.64 for Nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.65 for Nondisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.66 for Nondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.9 for Unspecified fracture of wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.90 for Unspecified fracture of unspecified wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.91 for Unspecified fracture of right wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.92 for Unspecified fracture of left wrist and hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The principles of multiple coding of injuries should be followed in coding fractures. Fractures of specified sites are coded individually by site nd the level of detail furnished by medical record content.

A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed. A fracture not indicated whether displaced or not displaced should be coded to displaced.

Initial vs. Subsequent Encounter for Fractures

Traumatic fractures are coded using the appropriate 7th character for initial encounter (A, B, C) for each encounter where the patient is receiving active treatment for the fracture. The appropriate 7th character for initial encounter should also be assigned for a patient who delayed seeking treatment for the fracture or nonunion.

Fractures are coded using the appropriate 7th character for subsequent care for encounters after the patient has completed active treatment of the fracture and is receiving routine care for the fracture during the healing or recovery phase.

Care for complications of surgical treatment for fracture repairs during the healing or recovery phase should be coded with the appropriate complication codes.

Care of complications of fractures, such as malunion and nonunion, should be reported with the appropriate 7th character for subsequent care with nonunion (K, M, N,) or subsequent care with malunion (P, Q, R).

Malunion/nonunion: The appropriate 7th character for initial encounter should also be assigned for a patient who delayed seeking treatment for the fracture or nonunion.

The open fracture designations in the assignment of the 7th character for fractures of the forearm, femur and lower leg, including ankle are based on the Gustilo open fracture classification. When the Gustilo classification type is not specified for an open fracture, the 7th character for open fracture type I or II should be assigned (B, E, H, M, Q).

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • traumatic amputation of wrist and hand S68

Type 2 Excludes

Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
  • fracture of distal parts of ulna and radius S52

7th Character Note

7th Character Note
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S62

7th Character

7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
  • A - initial encounter for closed fracture
  • B - initial encounter for open fracture
  • D - subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
  • G - subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
  • K - subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
  • P - subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
  • S - sequela

  • A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced
  • A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed

Patient Education


Fractures

A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls, or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones. Overuse can cause stress fractures, which are very small cracks in the bone.

Symptoms of a fracture are:

  • Intense pain
  • Deformity - the limb looks out of place
  • Swelling, bruising, or tenderness around the injury
  • Numbness and tingling
  • Problems moving a limb

You need to get medical care right away for any fracture. An x-ray can tell if your bone is broken. You may need to wear a cast or splint. Sometimes you need surgery to put in plates, pins or screws to keep the bone in place.


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Hand Injuries and Disorders

No matter how old you are or what you do for a living, you are always using your hands. When there is something wrong with them, you may not be able to do your regular activities.

Hand problems include :

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome - compression of a nerve as it goes through the wrist, often making your fingers feel numb
  • Injuries that result in fractures (broken bones), ruptured ligaments and dislocations
  • Osteoarthritis - wear-and-tear arthritis, which can also cause deformity
  • Tendinitis - irritation of the tendons
  • Disorders and injuries of your fingers and thumb

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Wrist Injuries and Disorders

Your wrist connects your hand to your forearm. It is not one big joint; it has several small joints. This makes it flexible and allows you to move your hand in different ways. The wrist has two big forearm bones and eight small bones known as carpals. It also has tendons and ligaments, which are connective tissues. Tendons connect muscles to bones. Ligaments connect bones to each other.

What are the types of wrist injuries and disorders?

Some of the more common types of wrist injuries and disorders are:

  • Carpal tunnel syndrome, which happens when a nerve that runs from your forearm into your palm becomes squeezed at the wrist
  • Ganglion cysts, which are noncancerous lumps or masses
  • Gout, which is a form of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid in your joints
  • Fractures (broken bones)
  • Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis. It is caused by wear and tear of the joints.
  • Sprains and strains, which are injuries to ligaments and injuries to muscles or tendons
  • Tendinitis, inflammation of a tendon, usually due to overuse

Who is at risk for wrist injuries and disorders?

Certain things can put you at higher risk of having a wrist problem, including:

  • Doing sports, which can put you at risk for injuries and puts stress on your wrist. For example, you may fall on your outstretched hand when you are skating or snowboarding. Your wrist could be injured while doing contact sports. And other sports such as gymnastics and basketball can strain your wrists.
  • Doing repetitive wrist motions, such as typing on a keyboard, working on an assembly line, or using power tools.
  • Having certain diseases. For example, rheumatoid arthritis can cause wrist pain.

What are the symptoms of wrist injuries and disorders?

The symptoms of a wrist problem can vary, depending on the problem. A common symptom is wrist pain. Some other possible symptoms include swelling, a decrease in wrist strength, and sudden numbness or tingling.

How are wrist injuries and disorders diagnosed?

Your health care provider may use many tools to make a diagnosis:

  • A medical history, which includes asking about your symptoms
  • A physical exam, including checking your wrist strength and range of motion
  • An x-ray or other imaging test
  • Blood tests

What are the treatments for wrist injuries and disorders?

Treatments for wrist pain depends on the type of injury or disorder. They may include:

  • Resting your wrist
  • Wearing a wrist brace or cast
  • Pain relievers
  • Cortisone shots
  • Physical therapy
  • Surgery

Can wrist injuries and disorders be prevented?

To try to prevent wrist problems, you can:

  • Use wrist guards, when doing sports that put you at risk for wrist injuries
  • In the workplace, perform stretching exercises and take frequent rest breaks. You should also pay attention to ergonomics to make sure that you are using the proper wrist position while working.
  • Make sure that you get enough calcium and vitamin D to keep your bones strong

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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.