S62.144B ICD-10-CM Code: Nondisplaced fracture of body of hamate [unciform] bone, right wrist, initial encounter for open fracture
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
S62.144BNondisplaced fracture of body of hamate [unciform] bone, right wrist, initial encounter for open fracture
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where S62.144B sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)
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Category S62
Fracture at wrist and hand level
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Subcategory S62.144
Nondisplaced fracture of body of hamate [unciform] bone, right wrist
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Code S62.144B
Nondisplaced fracture of body of hamate [unciform] bone, right wrist, initial encounter for open fracture
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S62.144B.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S62.144B.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S62.144B.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S62.144B.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for S62.144B.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S62.144B mean?
S62.144B is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Nondisplaced fracture of body of hamate [unciform] bone, right wrist, initial encounter for open fracture.”
Is S62.144B a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, S62.144B has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is S62.144B located in ICD-10-CM?
S62.144B 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 and subcategory S62.144, Nondisplaced fracture of body of hamate [unciform] bone, right wrist.
What coding notes are listed for S62.144B?
No inclusion terms are listed for S62.144B in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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Related S62.144 codes
S62.144ANondisplaced fracture of body of hamate [unciform] bone, right wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture
S62.144DNondisplaced fracture of body of hamate [unciform] bone, right wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
S62.144GNondisplaced fracture of body of hamate [unciform] bone, right wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
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