icd 10 code for right wrist nondisplaced scaphoid fracture nonunion

by Dexter Zboncak DVM 7 min read

Nondisplaced fracture of proximal third of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion. S62. 034K 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 S62.

What is the ICD 10 code for fracture of scaphoid bone?

2021 ICD-10-CM Codes S62.0*: Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist ICD-10-CM Codes

What is the ICD 10 code for navicular fracture with nonunion?

Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion. S62.001K is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM S62.001K became effective on October 1, 2018.

What is the ICD 10 code for wrist fracture?

S62.91XA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Unsp fracture of right wrist and hand, init for clos fx The 2020 edition of ICD-10-CM S62.91XA became effective on October 1,...

What is the ICD 10 code for navicular fracture of left wrist?

Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of left wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code S62.002A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Unsp fracture of navicular bone of left wrist, init

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What is the ICD-10 code for nonunion?

733.82 - Nonunion of fracture is a topic covered in the ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD-10 code for right scaphoid fracture?

S62. 001A - Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist [initial encounter for closed fracture]. ICD-10-CM.

What is scaphoid fracture?

A scaphoid (navicular) fracture is a break in one of the small bones of the wrist. This type of fracture occurs most often after a fall onto an outstretched hand. Symptoms of a scaphoid fracture typically include pain and tenderness in the area just below the base of the thumb.

Is scaphoid hand or wrist?

The scaphoid (or carpal navicular) is one of the eight small bones of the wrist joint. This bone, shaped similar to that of a cashew nut or kidney bean, is located between the base of the thumb and the radius bone of the forearm. The scaphoid coordinates the motion and position of all of the other wrist bones.

What is the CPT code for right scaphoid proximal pole fracture?

CPT® Code 25624 in section: Closed treatment of carpal scaphoid (navicular) fracture.

What is the ICD-10 code for right wrist fracture?

ICD-10 Code for Unspecified fracture of right wrist and hand, initial encounter for closed fracture- S62. 91XA- Codify by AAPC.

What kind of bone is the scaphoid?

Your scaphoid is one of your carpal bones, the collection of bones that makes up your wrist.

Where is the scaphoid bone in the wrist?

The scaphoid bone is one of the carpal bones on the thumb side of the wrist, just above the radius. The bone is important for both motion and stability in the wrist joint. The word "scaphoid" comes from the Greek term for "boat." The scaphoid bone resembles a boat with its relatively long, curved shape.

Can you live with a nonunion fracture?

But for 5–10% of individuals with a broken bone, the fracture will fail to heal under the usual treatment. The prolonged pain and disability caused by these non-union bone fractures can have profoundly negative consequences in many areas of life.

What is a scaphoid nonunion?

When the scaphoid bone is broken, it may not heal properly because it has a very fragile blood supply. Scaphoid fractures that do not heal are referred to as a scaphoid non-union. Ultimately, scaphoid non-unions can lead to loss of wrist motion and eventual wrist arthritis.

What is a nondisplaced scaphoid fracture?

A nondisplaced scaphoid fracture means that the bone has not shifted at all out of position, and the fracture may not even be visible on an X-ray image. A displaced fracture of the scaphoid occurs when the bones have shifted out of position.

How is a scaphoid fracture diagnosed?

A scaphoid fracture is usually diagnosed by an x-ray of the wrist. However, x-rays do not always show scaphoid fractures. A break in the bone that cannot be seen on x-ray yet is called an “occult” fracture.

What is the ICd 10 code for fracture of distal pole of navicular scaphoi

Nondisplaced fracture of distal pole of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture 1 S00-T88#N#2021 ICD-10-CM Range S00-T88#N#Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes#N#Note#N#Use secondary code (s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code#N#Type 1 Excludes#N#birth trauma ( P10-P15)#N#obstetric trauma ( O70 - O71)#N#Use Additional#N#code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable ( Z18.-)#N#Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes 2 S60-S69#N#2021 ICD-10-CM Range S60-S69#N#Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers#N#Type 2 Excludes#N#burns and corrosions ( T20 - T32)#N#frostbite ( T33-T34)#N#insect bite or sting, venomous ( T63.4)#N#Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers 3 S62#N#ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S62#N#Fracture at wrist and hand level#N#2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code#N#Note#N#A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced#N#A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed#N#Type 1 Excludes#N#traumatic amputation of wrist and hand ( S68.-)#N#Type 2 Excludes#N#fracture of distal parts of ulna and radius ( S52.-)#N#Fracture at wrist and hand level 4 S62.01#N#ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S62.01#N#Fracture of distal pole of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist#N#2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code#N#Applicable To#N#Fracture of volar tuberosity of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist#N#Fracture of distal pole of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist

What is the secondary code for Chapter 20?

Use secondary code (s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code. Type 1 Excludes.

S62 Fracture at wrist and hand level

Note: A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed

S62.9 Unspecified fracture of wrist and hand

NEC Not elsewhere classifiable This abbreviation in the Tabular List represents “other specified”. When a specific code is not available for a condition, the Tabular List includes an NEC entry under a code to identify the code as the “other specified” code.

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