S62.653Non-billable
Nondisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of left middle finger
Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
Coding Guidance
S62.653 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. See Related Codes to drill down to more specific billable codes for appropriate reimbursement.
Additional Information from Parent Codes
The following information may apply to this code from its parent codes in the ICD-10 hierarchy. This information is important for proper coding and classification.
Parent Codes Referenced:
Excludes1
3 items
Excludes1
Excludes2
2 items
Excludes2
From S62.6:
- •fracture of thumb (S62.5-)
Use Additional Code
1 item
Use Additional Code
From S00-T88:
- •code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Notes
2 items
Notes
From S62:
- •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
7th Character Notes
8 items
7th Character Notes
From S62:
- •The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S62
- •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