S62.501⚠ Requires 7th Character
Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right thumb
⚠ 7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S62
This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S62.501:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS62.501ABinitial encounter for open fractureS62.501BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS62.501DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS62.501GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS62.501KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS62.501PSsequelaS62.501S
Sub-codes of S62.501(7)
S62.501 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S62.501AFracture of unspecified phalanx of right thumb, initial enco…✓ BillableS62.501BFracture of unspecified phalanx of right thumb, initial enco…✓ BillableS62.501DFracture of unspecified phalanx of right thumb, subsequent e…✓ BillableS62.501GFracture of unspecified phalanx of right thumb, subsequent e…✓ BillableS62.501KFracture of unspecified phalanx of right thumb, subsequent e…✓ BillableS62.501PFracture of unspecified phalanx of right thumb, subsequent e…✓ BillableS62.501SFracture of unspecified phalanx of right thumb, sequela✓ Billable
Code Hierarchy
┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S60-S69Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)├S62Fracture at wrist and hand level
└S62.501Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right thumb
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