S62.526⚠ Requires 7th Character
Nondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified 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 S62.526:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS62.526ABinitial encounter for open fractureS62.526BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS62.526DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS62.526GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS62.526KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS62.526PSsequelaS62.526S
Sub-codes of S62.526(7)
S62.526 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S62.526ANondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb…✓ BillableS62.526BNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb…✓ BillableS62.526DNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb…✓ BillableS62.526GNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb…✓ BillableS62.526KNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb…✓ BillableS62.526PNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb…✓ BillableS62.526SNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb…✓ 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
└S62.526Nondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb
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