S62.659G — Nondisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of unspecified finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
Is S62.659G billable?
Yes, but S62.659G is an unspecified code. S62.659G is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S62.659G 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 S62.659G — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S62.650GNondisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of right index finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.651GNondisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of left index finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.652GNondisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of right middle finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.653GNondisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of left middle finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.654GNondisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of right ring finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.655GNondisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of left ring finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.656GNondisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of right little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.657GNondisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of left little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.658GNondisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of other finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
S62.659G at a glance
| Code | S62.659G |
|---|---|
| Description | Nondisplaced fracture of middle 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 S62.659G?
In S62.659G, the 7th character G means subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing. The 7th character is required for S62.659G to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
- Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS62.659A
- Binitial encounter for open fractureS62.659B
- Dsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS62.659D
- Gsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS62.659G
- Ksubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS62.659K
- Psubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS62.659P
- SsequelaS62.659S
Which MS-DRGs does S62.659G group to?
S62.659G 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 S62.659G listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S62.65, the nearest indexed parent of S62.659G. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Fracture, traumatic › finger › middle phalanx › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › finger › index › middle phalanx › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › finger › little › middle phalanx › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › finger › middle › middle phalanx › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
- Fracture, traumatic › finger › ring › middle phalanx › nondisplaced (abduction) (adduction) (separation)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S62
The conditions below can never be reported together with S62.659G 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 S62.659G to fully describe the condition. S62.659G 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 S62.659G, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.659G and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S62.659G, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.659G and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S62
The conditions below are not part of S62.659G, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.659G 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 S62.659G, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S62.659G and the excluded code may both be reported.
- fracture of thumb (S62.5-)
How long has S62.659G existed?
S62.659G has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
- FY2019Nondisplaced fracture of medial phalanx of unspecified finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingNondisplaced fracture of middle phalanx of unspecified finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.