S62.511P – Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S62.511P(claims format:S62511P)- Description
- Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- Short description
- Disp fx of proximal phalanx of r thm, subs for fx w malunion
- 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 › S62.5 › S62.51 › S62.511
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
Block S60-S69
Related codes in S62.511
- S62.511A – Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right thumb, initial encounter for closed fractureBillable
- S62.511B – Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right thumb, initial encounter for open fractureBillable
- S62.511D – Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingBillable
- S62.511G – Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingBillable
- S62.511K – Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionBillable
- S62.511S – Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right thumb, sequelaBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S62.511P?
S62.511P is the ICD-10-CM code for displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right thumb, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S62.511P a billable code?
Yes. S62.511P is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does S62.511P 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.