2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S62Fracture at wrist and hand level
S62 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for fracture at wrist and hand level, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as S62.001A, S62.001B, S62.001D, and S62.001G.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Specific Coding for Fracture at wrist and hand levelOverview
Non-specific codes like S62 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
S62.0 for Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist
S62.00 for Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist
S62.01 for Fracture of distal pole of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist
S62.02 for Fracture of middle third of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist
S62.03 for Fracture of proximal third of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist
S62.1 for Fracture of other and unspecified carpal bone(s)
S62.10 for Fracture of unspecified carpal bone
S62.11 for Fracture of triquetrum [cuneiform] bone of wrist
S62.12 for Fracture of lunate [semilunar]
S62.13 for Fracture of capitate [os magnum] bone
S62.14 for Fracture of body of hamate [unciform] bone
S62.15 for Fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone
S62.16 for Fracture of pisiform
S62.17 for Fracture of trapezium [larger multangular]
S62.18 for Fracture of trapezoid [smaller multangular]
S62.2 for Fracture of first metacarpal bone
S62.20 for Unspecified fracture of first metacarpal bone
S62.21 for Bennett's fracture
S62.22 for Rolando's fracture
S62.23 for Other fracture of base of first metacarpal bone
S62.24 for Fracture of shaft of first metacarpal bone
S62.25 for Fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone
S62.29 for Other fracture of first metacarpal bone
S62.3 for Fracture of other and unspecified metacarpal bone
S62.30 for Unspecified fracture of other metacarpal bone
S62.31 for Displaced fracture of base of other metacarpal bone
S62.32 for Displaced fracture of shaft of other metacarpal bone
S62.33 for Displaced fracture of neck of other metacarpal bone
S62.34 for Nondisplaced fracture of base of other metacarpal bone
S62.35 for Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of other metacarpal bone
S62.36 for Nondisplaced fracture of neck of other metacarpal bone
S62.39 for Other fracture of other metacarpal bone
S62.5 for Fracture of thumb
S62.50 for Fracture of unspecified phalanx of thumb
S62.51 for Fracture of proximal phalanx of thumb
S62.52 for Fracture of distal phalanx of thumb
S62.6 for Fracture of other and unspecified finger(s)
S62.60 for Fracture of unspecified phalanx of finger
S62.61 for Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of finger
S62.62 for Displaced fracture of middle phalanx of finger
S62.63 for Displaced fracture of distal phalanx of finger
S62.64 for Nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of finger
S62.65 for Nondisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of finger
S62.66 for Nondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of finger
S62.9 for Unspecified fracture of hand
S62.90 for Unspecified fracture of unspecified hand
S62.91 for Unspecified fracture of right hand
S62.92 for Unspecified fracture of left hand
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
The principles of multiple coding of injuries should be followed in coding fractures. Fractures of specified sites are coded individually by site, to 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) while 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).
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).
Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 1 Excludes
- traumatic amputation of wrist and hand S68
Type 2 Excludes
- fracture of distal parts of ulna and radius S52
7th Character Note
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S62
7th Character
- 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
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.
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.
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.
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
Patient EducationClinical
Fractures
A fracture is a break in a bone. Fractures are usually caused by injuries. Since they can sometimes be serious, it's important to get medical care right away if you think you have a fracture.
The full article covers:
- What is a fracture?
- What are the different types of fractures?
- What causes fractures?
- What are the symptoms of a fracture?
- How are fractures diagnosed?
- What are the treatments for fractures?
- Can fractures be prevented?
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Code HistoryHistory
Questions About S62Overview
Is S62 (Fracture at wrist and hand level) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for fracture at wrist and hand level, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for fracture at wrist and hand level need a more specific code from this category, such as S62.001A, S62.001B, and S62.001D.
