S62.9 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S62.90 Unspecified fracture of unspecified wrist and hand
- S62.90XA Unspecified fracture of unspecified wrist and hand, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.90XB Unspecified fracture of unspecified wrist and hand, initial encounter for open fracture
- S62.90XD Unspecified fracture of unspecified wrist and hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62.90XG Unspecified fracture of unspecified wrist and hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.90XK Unspecified fracture of unspecified wrist and hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S62.90XP Unspecified fracture of unspecified wrist and hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S62.90XS Unspecified fracture of unspecified wrist and hand, sequela
- S62.91 Unspecified fracture of right wrist and hand
- S62.91XA Unspecified fracture of right wrist and hand, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.91XB Unspecified fracture of right wrist and hand, initial encounter for open fracture
- S62.91XD Unspecified fracture of right wrist and hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62.91XG Unspecified fracture of right wrist and hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.91XK Unspecified fracture of right wrist and hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S62.91XP Unspecified fracture of right wrist and hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S62.91XS Unspecified fracture of right wrist and hand, sequela
- S62.92 Unspecified fracture of left wrist and hand
- S62.92XA Unspecified fracture of left wrist and hand, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.92XB Unspecified fracture of left wrist and hand, initial encounter for open fracture
- S62.92XD Unspecified fracture of left wrist and hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62.92XG Unspecified fracture of left wrist and hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.92XK Unspecified fracture of left wrist and hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S62.92XP Unspecified fracture of left wrist and hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S62.92XS Unspecified fracture of left wrist and hand, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S62.9 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S60-S69 Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- S62 Fracture at wrist and hand level
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S62.9 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S62.9 ICD 10 code
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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