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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S62.23

Other fracture of base of first metacarpal bone

ICD-10-CM Code:
S62.23
ICD-10 Code for:
Other fracture of base of first metacarpal bone
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)

S62.23 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other fracture of base of first metacarpal bone. 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 Other fracture of base of first metacarpal bone

Non-specific codes like S62.23 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 other fracture of base of first metacarpal bone:

  • S62.231 for Other displaced fracture of base of first metacarpal bone, right hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.231A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.231B for initial encounter for open fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.231D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.231G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.231K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.231P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.231S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.232 for Other displaced fracture of base of first metacarpal bone, left hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.232A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.232B for initial encounter for open fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.232D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.232G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.232K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.232P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.232S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.233 for Other displaced fracture of base of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.233A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.233B for initial encounter for open fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.233D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.233G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.233K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.233P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.233S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.234 for Other nondisplaced fracture of base of first metacarpal bone, right hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.234A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.234B for initial encounter for open fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.234D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.234G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.234K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.234P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.234S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.235 for Other nondisplaced fracture of base of first metacarpal bone, left hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.235A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.235B for initial encounter for open fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.235D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.235G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.235K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.235P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.235S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S62.236 for Other nondisplaced fracture of base of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.236A for initial encounter for closed fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.236B for initial encounter for open fracture - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.236D for subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.236G for subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.236K for subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.236P for subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S62.236S for sequela - 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).

Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

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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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.