ICD-10-CM Code For Fracture At Wrist And Hand Level: Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group S62 includes fractures of the distal forearm, wrist, hand, and fingers, covering specific fracture sites such as distal radius and ulna, carpal bones, metacarpals, and phalanges. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document acute traumatic injuries, fracture displacement or comminution, and associated complications such as open fractures or neurovascular involvement. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM S62 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.
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ICD-10-CM S62: Fracture At Wrist And Hand Level Overview
The diagnoses in this group represent fractures of the distal forearm, wrist, hand, and fingers, involving bones such as the distal radius, ulna, carpal bones, metacarpals, and phalanges. They target musculoskeletal injuries of the upper extremity and are commonly used after acute trauma or falls. Accurate coding matters for correct clinical documentation, appropriate claim adjudication, and appropriate reimbursement.