S62.621 — Displaced fracture of middle phalanx of left index finger
Is S62.621 billable?
No — S62.621 is a non-billable header code. S62.621 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 S62.621.
Billable codes under this header
- S62.621ADisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of left index finger, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.621BDisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of left index finger, initial encounter for open fracture
- S62.621DDisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of left index finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62.621GDisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of left index finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.621KDisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of left index finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S62.621PDisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of left index finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S62.621SDisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of left index finger, sequela
S62.621 at a glance
| Code | S62.621 |
|---|---|
| Description | Displaced fracture of middle phalanx of left index finger |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S62.621 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S62.62, the nearest indexed parent of S62.621. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › finger › middle phalanx (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › finger › index › middle phalanx (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › finger › little › middle phalanx (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › finger › middle › middle phalanx (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › finger › ring › middle phalanx (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S62
The conditions below can never be reported together with S62.621 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 S62.621 to fully describe the condition. S62.621 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 S62.621, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.621 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S62.621, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.621 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S62
The conditions below are not part of S62.621, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.621 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of distal parts of ulna and radius (S52.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S62.6
The conditions below are not part of S62.621, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.621 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of thumb (S62.5-)
What codes fall under S62.621? (7)
- S62.621ADisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of left index finger, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.621BDisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of left index finger, initial encounter for open fracture
- S62.621DDisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of left index finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62.621GDisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of left index finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.621KDisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of left index finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S62.621PDisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of left index finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S62.621SDisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of left index finger, sequela
How long has S62.621 existed?
S62.621 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
- FY2018Displaced fracture of medial phalanx of left index fingerDisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of left index finger
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 S62.62 family? (9)
- S62.620Displaced fracture of middle phalanx of right index fingernot billable
- S62.622Displaced fracture of middle phalanx of right middle fingernot billable
- S62.623Displaced fracture of middle phalanx of left middle fingernot billable
- S62.624Displaced fracture of middle phalanx of right ring fingernot billable
- S62.625Displaced fracture of middle phalanx of left ring fingernot billable
- S62.626Displaced fracture of middle phalanx of right little fingernot billable
- S62.627Displaced fracture of middle phalanx of left little fingernot billable
- S62.628Displaced fracture of middle phalanx of other fingernot billable
- S62.629Displaced fracture of middle phalanx of unspecified fingernot billable