S62.648A — Nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of other finger, initial encounter for closed fracture
Is S62.648A billable?
Yes — S62.648A is billable for FY2027. S62.648A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S62.648A may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S62.648A at a glance
| Code | S62.648A |
|---|---|
| Description | Nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of other finger, initial encounter for closed fracture |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter for closed fracture |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in S62.648A?
In S62.648A, the 7th character A means initial encounter for closed fracture. The 7th character is required for S62.648A to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
- Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS62.648A
- Binitial encounter for open fractureS62.648B
- Dsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS62.648D
- Gsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS62.648G
- Ksubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS62.648K
- Psubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS62.648P
- SsequelaS62.648S
Which MS-DRGs does S62.648A group to?
S62.648A sits in MDC 08 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 562Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with MCCmedical
- 563Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh without MCCmedical
How is S62.648A listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S62.64, the nearest indexed parent of S62.648A. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › finger › proximal phalanx › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › finger › index › proximal phalanx › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › finger › little › proximal phalanx › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › finger › middle › proximal phalanx › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › finger › ring › proximal phalanx › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to S62.648A.
- Nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of specified finger with unspecified laterality
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S62
The conditions below can never be reported together with S62.648A 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 S62.648A to fully describe the condition. S62.648A 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 S62.648A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.648A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S62.648A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.648A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S62
The conditions below are not part of S62.648A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.648A 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 S62.648A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.648A and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of thumb (S62.5-)
How long has S62.648A existed?
S62.648A 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.