S62.172 — Displaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist
Is S62.172 billable?
No — S62.172 is a non-billable header code. S62.172 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 S62.172.
Billable codes under this header
- S62.172ADisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.172BDisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, initial encounter for open fracture
- S62.172DDisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62.172GDisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.172KDisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S62.172PDisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S62.172SDisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, sequela
S62.172 at a glance
| Code | S62.172 |
|---|---|
| Description | Displaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S62.172 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S62.17, the nearest indexed parent of S62.172. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › carpal bone › trapezium (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › carpal bone › trapezium › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S62
The conditions below can never be reported together with S62.172 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 S62.172 to fully describe the condition. S62.172 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 S62.172, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.172 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S62.172, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.172 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S62
The conditions below are not part of S62.172, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.172 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 S62.172, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.172 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of scaphoid of wrist (S62.0-)
What codes fall under S62.172? (7)
- S62.172ADisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.172BDisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, initial encounter for open fracture
- S62.172DDisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62.172GDisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.172KDisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S62.172PDisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S62.172SDisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, sequela
How long has S62.172 existed?
S62.172 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 S62.17 family? (5)
- S62.171Displaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], right wristnot billable
- S62.173Displaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], unspecified wristnot billable
- S62.174Nondisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], right wristnot billable
- S62.175Nondisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wristnot billable
- S62.176Nondisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], unspecified wristnot billable