S62.398B – Other fracture of other metacarpal bone, initial encounter for open fracture
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S62.398B(claims format:S62398B)- Description
- Other fracture of other metacarpal bone, initial encounter for open fracture
- Short description
- Oth fracture of oth metacarpal bone, init for opn fx
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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 › S62.39 › S62.398
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-)
S62.398 – Other fracture of other metacarpal bone
- Other fracture of specified metacarpal bone with unspecified laterality
Block S60-S69
Related codes in S62.398
- S62.398A – Other fracture of other metacarpal bone, initial encounter for closed fractureBillable
- S62.398D – Other fracture of other metacarpal bone, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingBillable
- S62.398G – Other fracture of other metacarpal bone, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingBillable
- S62.398K – Other fracture of other metacarpal bone, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionBillable
- S62.398P – Other fracture of other metacarpal bone, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunionBillable
- S62.398S – Other fracture of other metacarpal bone, sequelaBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S62.398B?
S62.398B is the ICD-10-CM code for other fracture of other metacarpal bone, initial encounter for open fracture, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S62.398B a billable code?
Yes. S62.398B is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does S62.398B 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.