S62.369S — Nondisplaced fracture of neck of unspecified metacarpal bone, sequela
Is S62.369S billable?
Yes, but S62.369S is an unspecified code. S62.369S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S62.369S is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S62.369S — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S62.360SNondisplaced fracture of neck of second metacarpal bone, right hand, sequela
- S62.361SNondisplaced fracture of neck of second metacarpal bone, left hand, sequela
- S62.362SNondisplaced fracture of neck of third metacarpal bone, right hand, sequela
- S62.363SNondisplaced fracture of neck of third metacarpal bone, left hand, sequela
- S62.364SNondisplaced fracture of neck of fourth metacarpal bone, right hand, sequela
- S62.365SNondisplaced fracture of neck of fourth metacarpal bone, left hand, sequela
- S62.366SNondisplaced fracture of neck of fifth metacarpal bone, right hand, sequela
- S62.367SNondisplaced fracture of neck of fifth metacarpal bone, left hand, sequela
- S62.368SNondisplaced fracture of neck of other metacarpal bone, sequela
S62.369S at a glance
| Code | S62.369S |
|---|---|
| Description | Nondisplaced fracture of neck of unspecified metacarpal bone, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S62.369S?
In S62.369S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S62.369S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
- Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS62.369A
- Binitial encounter for open fractureS62.369B
- Dsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS62.369D
- Gsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS62.369G
- Ksubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS62.369K
- Psubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS62.369P
- SsequelaS62.369S
Which MS-DRGs does S62.369S group to?
S62.369S sits in MDC 08 and helps define the logic of 3 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 559Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with MCCmedical
- 560Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue with CCmedical
- 561Aftercare, Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue without CC/MCCmedical
How is S62.369S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S62.36, the nearest indexed parent of S62.369S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › metacarpal › neck › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › metacarpal › fifth › neck › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › metacarpal › fourth › neck › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › metacarpal › second › neck › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › metacarpal › third › neck › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S62
The conditions below can never be reported together with S62.369S 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 S62.369S to fully describe the condition. S62.369S 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 S62.369S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.369S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S62.369S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.369S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S62
The conditions below are not part of S62.369S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.369S and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of distal parts of ulna and radius (S52.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S62.3
The conditions below are not part of S62.369S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.369S and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of first metacarpal bone (S62.2-)
How long has S62.369S existed?
S62.369S 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.