Question 1

Is S62 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, S62 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code S62 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code S62 represents Fracture at wrist and hand level. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code S62 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code S62 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code S62?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for S62 is section:S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from S62?

Accepted Answer

Code S62 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: traumatic amputation of wrist and hand (S68.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with S62 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Does S62 require a 7th character extension?

Accepted Answer

Yes, S62 requires a 7th character to specify the encounter type. Available extensions include: A (initial encounter for closed fracture), B (initial encounter for open fracture), D (subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing) and 4 more options. Use "X" as a placeholder to fill empty positions before the 7th character (e.g., S62XXA for initial encounter). The extension indicates whether this is an initial visit, follow-up, or treatment for a late effect.

S622026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes26Not included here

Use Additional Code1Add code for detail

Notes4Additional information

7th Character Extensions7Fracture encounter types