What is the ICD code for metacarpal fracture?
S62.397D is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of other fracture of fifth metacarpal bone, left hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
What is a boxer's fracture?
Boxer's Fracture is a colloquial term for a fracture of one of the metacarpal bones of the hand. Classically, the fracture occurs transversely across the neck of the bone, after the patient strikes an object with a closed fist. Alternate terms include Scrapper's fracture or Bar Room fracture.
What is billable code?
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.
What does "undetermined" mean in medical terms?
Clinically undetermined. Provider unable to clinically determine whether the condition was present at the time of inpatient admission.
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