S62.526 — Nondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb
Is S62.526 billable?
No — S62.526 is a non-billable header code. S62.526 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 S62.526.
Billable codes under this header
- S62.526ANondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.526BNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb, initial encounter for open fracture
- S62.526DNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62.526GNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.526KNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S62.526PNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S62.526SNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb, sequela
S62.526 at a glance
| Code | S62.526 |
|---|---|
| Description | Nondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S62.526 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S62.52, the nearest indexed parent of S62.526. 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 S62.526 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 S62.526 to fully describe the condition. S62.526 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 S62.526, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.526 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S62.526, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.526 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S62
The conditions below are not part of S62.526, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.526 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of distal parts of ulna and radius (S52.-)
What codes fall under S62.526? (7)
- S62.526ANondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.526BNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb, initial encounter for open fracture
- S62.526DNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62.526GNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.526KNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S62.526PNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S62.526SNondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of unspecified thumb, sequela
How long has S62.526 existed?
S62.526 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
- S62.524Nondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of right thumbnot billable
- S62.525Nondisplaced fracture of distal phalanx of left thumbnot billable