S62.522⚠ Requires 7th Character
Displaced fracture of distal phalanx of left 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 S62.522:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS62.522ABinitial encounter for open fractureS62.522BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS62.522DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS62.522GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS62.522KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS62.522PSsequelaS62.522S
Sub-codes of S62.522(7)
S62.522 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S62.522ADisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of left thumb, initial …✓ BillableS62.522BDisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of left thumb, initial …✓ BillableS62.522DDisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of left thumb, subseque…✓ BillableS62.522GDisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of left thumb, subseque…✓ BillableS62.522KDisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of left thumb, subseque…✓ BillableS62.522PDisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of left thumb, subseque…✓ BillableS62.522SDisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of left 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
└S62.522Displaced fracture of distal phalanx of left thumb
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