S62.156 – Nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S62.156(claims format:S62156)- Description
- Nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist
- Short description
- Nondisp fx of hook process of hamate bone, unspecified wrist
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Block
- S60-S69 Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Parent codes
- S62 › S62.1 › S62.15
Billable codes under S62.156
S62.156 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S62.156A – Nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, initial encounter for closed fractureBillable
- S62.156B – Nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, initial encounter for open fractureBillable
- S62.156D – Nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingBillable
- S62.156G – Nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingBillable
- S62.156K – Nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionBillable
- S62.156P – Nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunionBillable
- S62.156S – Nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, sequelaBillable
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter for closed fracture |
B | initial encounter for open fracture |
D | subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing |
G | subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing |
K | subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion |
P | subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
S62 – Fracture at wrist and hand level
- traumatic amputation of wrist and hand (S68.-)
- fracture of distal parts of ulna and radius (S52.-)
- A fracture not indicated as displaced or nondisplaced should be coded to displaced
- A fracture not indicated as open or closed should be coded to closed
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S62
S62.1 – Fracture of other and unspecified carpal bone(s)
- fracture of scaphoid of wrist (S62.0-)
S62.15 – Fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone
- Fracture of unciform process of hamate [unciform] bone
Block S60-S69
Related codes in S62.15
- S62.151 – Displaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, right wristHeader
- S62.152 – Displaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, left wristHeader
- S62.153 – Displaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wristHeader
- S62.154 – Nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, right wristHeader
- S62.155 – Nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, left wristHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S62.156?
S62.156 is the ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S62.156 a billable code?
No. S62.156 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S62.156 belong to?
It belongs to category S62 – Fracture at wrist and hand level.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.