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S62.610D

S62.610D: Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right index finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMPOA exemptright

S62.610D is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right index finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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7th character "D": subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S62

A
initial encounter for closed fracture
B
initial encounter for open fracture
D
subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
G
subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
K
subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
P
subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
S
sequela

Excludes1 inherited from the categories above S62.610D

A category’s note binds every code beneath it.

Written on S62: Fracture at wrist and hand level

  • traumatic amputation of wrist and hand (S68.-)

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S62.610D

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on S62.6: Fracture of other and unspecified finger(s)

  • fracture of thumb (S62.5-)

Written on S62: Fracture at wrist and hand level

  • fracture of distal parts of ulna and radius (S52.-)

Other codes that can never be billed with S62.610D

Their own Excludes1 notes name this code, so the conflict is not listed above.

  • M84.3Stress fracture
  • M84.4Pathological fracture, not elsewhere classified
  • S61Open wound of wrist, hand and fingers

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

S62.610D is named in 3 Medicare coverage policies: 3 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

  • A53058Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy
  • A53065Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical Therapy
  • A57311Billing and Coding: Physical Therapy - Home Health

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under S62.610

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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