S62.5 – Fracture of thumb
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S62.5(claims format:S625)- Description
- Fracture of thumb
- 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
Billable codes under S62.5
S62.5 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S62.50 – Fracture of unspecified phalanx of thumbHeader (more codes below)
- S62.51 – Fracture of proximal phalanx of thumbHeader (more codes below)
- S62.52 – Fracture of distal phalanx of thumbHeader (more codes below)
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).
| 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
Block S60-S69
Related codes in S62
- S62.0 – Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wristHeader
- S62.1 – Fracture of other and unspecified carpal bone(s)Header
- S62.2 – Fracture of first metacarpal boneHeader
- S62.3 – Fracture of other and unspecified metacarpal boneHeader
- S62.6 – Fracture of other and unspecified finger(s)Header
- S62.9 – Unspecified fracture of handHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S62.5?
S62.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for fracture of thumb, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S62.5 a billable code?
No. S62.5 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S62.5 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.