Is S62.253 a billable code?
No. S62.253 is a header code that groups 7 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S62.253: Displaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S62.253 groups related diagnoses under displaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S62.253
- S62.253ADisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.253BDisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, initial encounter for open fracture
- S62.253DDisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62.253GDisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.253KDisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S62.253PDisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S62.253SDisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand, sequela
Other codes in S62.25 Fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone
- S62.251Displaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, right handheader
- S62.252Displaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, left handheader
- S62.254Nondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, right handheader
- S62.255Nondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, left handheader
- S62.256Nondisplaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified handheader
S62.253 questions
What does S62.253 mean?
S62.253 is the ICD-10-CM code for Displaced fracture of neck of first metacarpal bone, unspecified hand. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.