S62.357 – Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of fifth metacarpal bone, left hand
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S62.357(claims format:S62357)- Description
- Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of fifth metacarpal bone, left hand
- Short description
- Nondisp fx of shaft of fifth metacarpal bone, left hand
- 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 › S62.3 › S62.35
Billable codes under S62.357
S62.357 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S62.357A – Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of fifth metacarpal bone, left hand, initial encounter for closed fractureBillable
- S62.357B – Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of fifth metacarpal bone, left hand, initial encounter for open fractureBillable
- S62.357D – Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of fifth metacarpal bone, left hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingBillable
- S62.357G – Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of fifth metacarpal bone, left hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingBillable
- S62.357K – Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of fifth metacarpal bone, left hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionBillable
- S62.357P – Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of fifth metacarpal bone, left hand, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunionBillable
- S62.357S – Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of fifth metacarpal bone, left hand, 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
S62.3 – Fracture of other and unspecified metacarpal bone
- fracture of first metacarpal bone (S62.2-)
Block S60-S69
Related codes in S62.35
- S62.350 – Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of second metacarpal bone, right handHeader
- S62.351 – Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of second metacarpal bone, left handHeader
- S62.352 – Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of third metacarpal bone, right handHeader
- S62.353 – Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of third metacarpal bone, left handHeader
- S62.354 – Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of fourth metacarpal bone, right handHeader
- S62.355 – Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of fourth metacarpal bone, left handHeader
- S62.356 – Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of fifth metacarpal bone, right handHeader
- S62.358 – Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of other metacarpal boneHeader
- S62.359 – Nondisplaced fracture of shaft of unspecified metacarpal boneHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S62.357?
S62.357 is the ICD-10-CM code for nondisplaced fracture of shaft of fifth metacarpal bone, left hand, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S62.357 a billable code?
No. S62.357 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S62.357 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.