S62.524 — Nondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumb
Is S62.524 billable?
No — S62.524 is a non-billable header code. S62.524 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 S62.524.
Billable codes under this header
- S62.524ANondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumb, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.524BNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumb, initial encounter for open fracture
- S62.524DNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62.524GNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.524KNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S62.524PNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S62.524SNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumb, sequela
S62.524 at a glance
| Code | S62.524 |
|---|---|
| Description | Nondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumb |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S62.524 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S62.52, the nearest indexed parent of S62.524. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › thumb › distal phalanx (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › thumb › distal phalanx › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S62
The conditions below can never be reported together with S62.524 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 S62.524 to fully describe the condition. S62.524 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 S62.524, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.524 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S62.524, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.524 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S62
The conditions below are not part of S62.524, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.524 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of distal parts of ulna and radius (S52.-)
What codes fall under S62.524? (7)
- S62.524ANondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumb, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.524BNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumb, initial encounter for open fracture
- S62.524DNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62.524GNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.524KNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S62.524PNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S62.524SNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumb, sequela
How long has S62.524 existed?
S62.524 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 S62.52 family? (5)
- S62.521Displaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumbnot billable
- S62.522Displaced fracture of distal phalanx of left thumbnot billable
- S62.523Displaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumbnot billable
- S62.525Nondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of left thumbnot billable
- S62.526Nondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumbnot billable