S62.256 — Nondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand
Is S62.256 billable?
No — S62.256 is a non-billable header code. S62.256 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 S62.256.
Billable codes under this header
- S62.256ANondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.256BNondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, initial encounter for open fracture
- S62.256DNondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62.256GNondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.256KNondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S62.256PNondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S62.256SNondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, sequela
S62.256 at a glance
| Code | S62.256 |
|---|---|
| Description | Nondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S62.256 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S62.25, the nearest indexed parent of S62.256. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › metacarpal › first › neck (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › metacarpal › first › neck › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S62
The conditions below can never be reported together with S62.256 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 S62.256 to fully describe the condition. S62.256 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 S62.256, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.256 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S62.256, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.256 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S62
The conditions below are not part of S62.256, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.256 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of distal parts of ulna and radius (S52.-)
What codes fall under S62.256? (7)
- S62.256ANondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.256BNondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, initial encounter for open fracture
- S62.256DNondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62.256GNondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.256KNondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S62.256PNondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S62.256SNondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, sequela
How long has S62.256 existed?
S62.256 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 S62.25 family? (5)
- S62.251Displaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, right handnot billable
- S62.252Displaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, left handnot billable
- S62.253Displaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified handnot billable
- S62.254Nondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, right handnot billable
- S62.255Nondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, left handnot billable