Fracture of unsp phalanx of finger, subs for fx w routn heal

Fracture of unspecified phalanx of other finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a fracture of an unspecified phalanx in any finger other than the thumb, currently in the healing phase. The injury is not new, and the patient is receiving follow-up care for routine healing of the bone.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits where a patient is being monitored for a previously diagnosed phalanx fracture of a finger (excluding the thumb) that is healing without complications. It would be used when the initial treatment has been rendered and the focus is on routine recovery.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the "D" seventh character is selected for subsequent encounters when the fracture is healing routinely.
Confirm the fracture is of a phalanx and not another bone in the hand, and that it's not the thumb.
Always link this diagnosis code to a procedure code for the follow-up care provided.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S62.608Fracture of unspecified phalanx of other finger

S62.608D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9 V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S62Fracture at wrist and hand level S62.0Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.00Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist S62.001