S62.156 — Nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist
Is S62.156 billable?
No — S62.156 is a non-billable header code. S62.156 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 7 billable codes beneath S62.156.
Billable codes under this header
- S62.156ANondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.156BNondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, initial encounter for open fracture
- S62.156DNondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62.156GNondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.156KNondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S62.156PNondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S62.156SNondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, sequela
S62.156 at a glance
| Code | S62.156 |
|---|---|
| Description | Nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S62.156 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S62.15, the nearest indexed parent of S62.156. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › carpal bone › hamate › hook process (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › carpal bone › hamate › hook process › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S62
The conditions below can never be reported together with S62.156 on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- traumatic amputation of wrist and hand (S68.-)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S62.156 to fully describe the condition. S62.156 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S62.156, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.156 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S62.156, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.156 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S62
The conditions below are not part of S62.156, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.156 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of distal parts of ulna and radius (S52.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S62.1
The conditions below are not part of S62.156, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.156 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of scaphoid of wrist (S62.0-)
What codes fall under S62.156? (7)
- S62.156ANondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.156BNondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, initial encounter for open fracture
- S62.156DNondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62.156GNondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.156KNondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S62.156PNondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S62.156SNondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, sequela
How long has S62.156 existed?
S62.156 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.
What other codes are in the S62.15 family? (5)
- S62.151Displaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, right wristnot billable
- S62.152Displaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, left wristnot billable
- S62.153Displaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wristnot billable
- S62.154Nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, right wristnot billable
- S62.155Nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, left wristnot billable