Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S62.1 is the diagnosis code for Fracture of other and unspecified carpal bone(s). This code falls under the section "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 â Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions are not included in S62.1. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where S62.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, S62.1 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
S62.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Fracture of other and unspecified carpal bone(s)". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S62.1 is S62 ("Fracture at wrist and hand level"). S62.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S62.1 is located in Section S60-S69 â "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S62.1 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S62.10, S62.11, S62.12, S62.13, S62.14 and more.
Use S62.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Fracture of other and unspecified carpal bone(s)" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Fracture of other and unspecified carpal bone(s) is S62.1.
No, S62.1 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
S62.1 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S62.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.