S62.3
Non-Billable

Fracture of other and unspecified metacarpal bone

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Fracture of other and unspecified metacarpal bone?

ICD-10-CM S62.3 is the diagnosis code for Fracture of other and unspecified metacarpal bone. 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 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.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for S62.3

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in S62.3. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • fracture of first metacarpal bone (S62.2-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S62.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 8 entries
S62.30Unspecified fracture of other metacarpal boneNon-BillableS62.300Unspecified fracture of second metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.301Unspecified fracture of second metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.302Unspecified fracture of third metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.303Unspecified fracture of third metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.304Unspecified fracture of fourth metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.305Unspecified fracture of fourth metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.306Unspecified fracture of fifth metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.307Unspecified fracture of fifth metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.308Unspecified fracture of other metacarpal boneBillableS62.309Unspecified fracture of unspecified metacarpal boneBillableS62.31Displaced fracture of base of other metacarpal boneNon-BillableS62.310Displaced fracture of base of second metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.311Displaced fracture of base of second metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.312Displaced fracture of base of third metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.313Displaced fracture of base of third metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.314Displaced fracture of base of fourth metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.315Displaced fracture of base of fourth metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.316Displaced fracture of base of fifth metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.317Displaced fracture of base of fifth metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.318Displaced fracture of base of other metacarpal boneBillableS62.319Displaced fracture of base of unspecified metacarpal boneBillableS62.32Displaced fracture of shaft of other metacarpal boneNon-BillableS62.320Displaced fracture of shaft of second metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.321Displaced fracture of shaft of second metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.322Displaced fracture of shaft of third metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.323Displaced fracture of shaft of third metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.324Displaced fracture of shaft of fourth metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.325Displaced fracture of shaft of fourth metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.326Displaced fracture of shaft of fifth metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.327Displaced fracture of shaft of fifth metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.328Displaced fracture of shaft of other metacarpal boneBillableS62.329Displaced fracture of shaft of unspecified metacarpal boneBillableS62.33Displaced fracture of neck of other metacarpal boneNon-BillableS62.330Displaced fracture of neck of second metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.331Displaced fracture of neck of second metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.332Displaced fracture of neck of third metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.333Displaced fracture of neck of third metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.334Displaced fracture of neck of fourth metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.335Displaced fracture of neck of fourth metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.336Displaced fracture of neck of fifth metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.337Displaced fracture of neck of fifth metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.338Displaced fracture of neck of other metacarpal boneBillableS62.339Displaced fracture of neck of unspecified metacarpal boneBillableS62.34Nondisplaced fracture of base of other metacarpal boneNon-BillableS62.340Nondisplaced fracture of base of second metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.341Nondisplaced fracture of base of second metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.342Nondisplaced fracture of base of third metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.343Nondisplaced fracture of base of third metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.344Nondisplaced fracture of base of fourth metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.345Nondisplaced fracture of base of fourth metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.346Nondisplaced fracture of base of fifth metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.347Nondisplaced fracture of base of fifth metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.348Nondisplaced fracture of base of other metacarpal boneBillableS62.349Nondisplaced fracture of base of unspecified metacarpal boneBillableS62.35Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of other metacarpal boneNon-BillableS62.350Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of second metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.351Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of second metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.352Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of third metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.353Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of third metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.354Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of fourth metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.355Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of fourth metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.356Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of fifth metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.357Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of fifth metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.358Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of other metacarpal boneBillableS62.359Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of unspecified metacarpal boneBillableS62.36Nondisplaced fracture of neck of other metacarpal boneNon-BillableS62.360Nondisplaced fracture of neck of second metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.361Nondisplaced fracture of neck of second metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.362Nondisplaced fracture of neck of third metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.363Nondisplaced fracture of neck of third metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.364Nondisplaced fracture of neck of fourth metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.365Nondisplaced fracture of neck of fourth metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.366Nondisplaced fracture of neck of fifth metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.367Nondisplaced fracture of neck of fifth metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.368Nondisplaced fracture of neck of other metacarpal boneBillableS62.369Nondisplaced fracture of neck of unspecified metacarpal boneBillableS62.39Other fracture of other metacarpal boneNon-BillableS62.390Other fracture of second metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.391Other fracture of second metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.392Other fracture of third metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.393Other fracture of third metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.394Other fracture of fourth metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.395Other fracture of fourth metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.396Other fracture of fifth metacarpal bone, right handBillableS62.397Other fracture of fifth metacarpal bone, left handBillableS62.398Other fracture of other metacarpal boneBillableS62.399Other fracture of unspecified metacarpal boneBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is S62.3 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S62.3 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S62.3 mean?

S62.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Fracture of other and unspecified metacarpal bone". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S62.3?

The parent code of S62.3 is S62 ("Fracture at wrist and hand level"). S62.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S62.3 in?

S62.3 is located in Section S60-S69 — "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of S62.3?

S62.3 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S62.30, S62.31, S62.32, S62.33, S62.34 and more.

When should I use S62.3?

Use S62.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Fracture of other and unspecified metacarpal bone" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Fracture of other and unspecified metacarpal bone?

The ICD-10-CM code for Fracture of other and unspecified metacarpal bone is S62.3.

Can S62.3 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S62.3 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S62.3 in?

S62.3 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S62.3 valid for 2026?

Yes, S62.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S62.3
Fracture of other and unspecified metacarpal bone
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S60-S69 — Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
2026 ICD-10-CM