icd 10 code for left second metacarpel fracture

by Dr. Darwin Blick 5 min read

S62.391 is a non-billable ICD-10 code for Other fracture of second metacarpal bone, left hand.

Unspecified fracture of second metacarpal bone, left hand, initial encounter for closed fracture. S62. 301A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

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What is a 2nd metacarpal fracture?

A metacarpal fracture or broken metacarpal is a fracture (break) of the tubular bones within the palm (metacarpals). They classically occur in the small finger or metacarpal bone in boxers or athletes of other sports or activities.

Where is the metacarpal bone?

wristThe metacarpals are long, thin bones that are located between the carpal bones in the wrist and the phalanges in the digits. Each is comprised of a base, shaft, and head.

What is the ICD 9 code for metacarpal fracture?

2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 815.00 : Closed fracture of metacarpal bone(s) site unspecified.

What is the ICD-10 code for distal radius fracture?

ICD-10 code S52. 501A for Unspecified fracture of the lower end of right radius, initial encounter for closed fracture is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

Which bone articulates with the 2nd metacarpal?

The second metacarpal articulates with the trapezium, trapezoid and capitate.

What is a metacarpal fracture?

A metacarpal fracture is an injury to one of the bones in the palm of your hand, the metacarpals. You have five metacarpal bones—one for each of your fingers—which form the body of your hand, and if you've ever had a broken hand you've undoubtedly experienced a metacarpal fracture.

What is the ICD-10 code for right fourth metacarpal fracture?

ICD-10 code S62. 304A for Unspecified fracture of fourth metacarpal bone, right hand, initial encounter for closed fracture is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

What is the ICD-10 code for left hand pain?

ICD-10 code M79. 642 for Pain in left hand is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

What is a box fracture?

What Is Boxer's Fracture? A boxer's fracture is a break through the bones of the hand that form the knuckles. Some doctors use the term "brawler's fracture" rather than "boxer's fracture." Other names are metacarpal fracture, metacarpal neck fracture, hand fracture, boxing fracture, broken hand, and hand injuries.

What is the ICD 10 code for left distal radial fracture?

Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, initial encounter for closed fracture. S52. 502A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S52.

How do you code a fracture in ICD-10?

In ICD-10-CM a fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced, and a fracture not designated as open or closed should be coded to closed. While the classification defaults to displaced for fractures, it is very important that complete documentation is encouraged.

Where is the distal end of the radius?

What is a distal radius fracture? The distal radius is the end (distal) portion of the forearm bone (radius). It connects to the carpal bones at the wrist and runs parallel to the ulna, which is the other bone of the forearm. The radius transmits up to 80% of the forces across the wrist to the forearm.

What is 7th Character Extension?

For codes less than 6 characters that require a 7th character a placeholder 'X' should be assigned for all characters less than 6. The 7th character must always be the 7th position of a code. E.g. The ICD-10-CM code T67.4 (Heat exhaustion due to salt depletion) requires an Episode of Care identifier.

The ICD code S623 is used to code 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.

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