U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

S62 ICD-10-CM Code: Fracture at wrist and hand level

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

S62

Fracture at wrist and hand level

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where S62 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 19

    Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

  2. 2

    Section

    Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)

  3. 3

    Category S62

    Fracture at wrist and hand level

  4. 4

    Code S62

    Fracture at wrist and hand level

More specific choices

Codes under S62

S62 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

S62.0

Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist

S62.1

Fracture of other and unspecified carpal bone(s)

S62.2

Fracture of first metacarpal bone

S62.3

Fracture of other and unspecified metacarpal bone

S62.5

Fracture of thumb

S62.6

Fracture of other and unspecified finger(s)

S62.9

Unspecified fracture of hand

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for S62.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for S62.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S62.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

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

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

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

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code S62 mean?

S62 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Fracture at wrist and hand level.”

Is S62 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. S62 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is S62 located in ICD-10-CM?

S62 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69) (S60–S69), under category S62, Fracture at wrist and hand level.

What coding notes are listed for S62?

No inclusion terms are listed for S62 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: traumatic amputation of wrist and hand (S68.-). Excludes2 notes: fracture of distal parts of ulna and radius (S52.-).

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