Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S62.324 is the diagnosis code for Displaced fracture of shaft of fourth metacarpal bone, right hand. 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 S62.324 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S62.324 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S62.324 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Displaced fracture of shaft of fourth metacarpal bone, right hand". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S62.324 is S62.32 ("Displaced fracture of shaft of other metacarpal bone"). S62.324 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S62.324 is located in Section S60-S69 — "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S62.324 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Displaced fracture of shaft of fourth metacarpal bone, right hand" 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 shaft of fourth metacarpal bone, right hand is S62.324.
Yes, S62.324 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S62.324 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S62.324 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.