S62.649G — Nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of unspecified finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
Is S62.649G billable?
Yes, but S62.649G is an unspecified code. S62.649G is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S62.649G 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 S62.649G — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S62.640GNondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right index finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.641GNondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left index finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.642GNondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right middle finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.643GNondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left middle finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.644GNondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right ring finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.645GNondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left ring finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.646GNondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.647GNondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.648GNondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of other finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
S62.649G at a glance
| Code | S62.649G |
|---|---|
| Description | Nondisplaced fracture of proximal phalanx of unspecified finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "G" | subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing |
What does the 7th character "G" mean in S62.649G?
In S62.649G, the 7th character G means subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing. The 7th character is required for S62.649G to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
- Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS62.649A
- Binitial encounter for open fractureS62.649B
- Dsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS62.649D
- Gsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS62.649G
- Ksubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS62.649K
- Psubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS62.649P
- SsequelaS62.649S
Which MS-DRGs does S62.649G group to?
S62.649G 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 S62.649G listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S62.64, the nearest indexed parent of S62.649G. 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)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S62
The conditions below can never be reported together with S62.649G 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 S62.649G to fully describe the condition. S62.649G 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 S62.649G, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.649G and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S62.649G, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.649G and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S62
The conditions below are not part of S62.649G, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.649G 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 S62.649G, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.649G and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of thumb (S62.5-)
How long has S62.649G existed?
S62.649G 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.