Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S62.151 is the diagnosis code for Displaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, right wrist. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S62.151 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S62.151 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S62.151 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Displaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, right wrist". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S62.151 is S62.15 ("Fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone"). S62.151 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S62.151 is located in Section S60-S69 — "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
S62.151 has 1918 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: A00, A01, A02, A03, A04 and more.
Use S62.151 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Displaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, right wrist" 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 Displaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, right wrist is S62.151.
Yes, S62.151 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S62.151 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S62.151 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.