2025 ICD-10-CM code S62.101
(Valid) Effective Date: N/A Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes - Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers 19 Feed
Fracture of unspecified carpal bone, right wrist.
Medical necessity for treatment of a carpal bone fracture is established by the presence of a fracture confirmed through imaging studies. The specific treatment approach (e.g., conservative management, surgical intervention) is determined based on the severity and type of fracture, patient's overall health, and clinical judgment.
In simple words: A broken bone in the right wrist. The doctor hasn't said which of the small wrist bones is broken.
A break in one of the carpal bones of the right wrist. The specific carpal bone is not identified.
Example 1: A patient falls on an outstretched hand and experiences pain and swelling in the right wrist. An x-ray reveals a fracture of one of the carpal bones, but the specific bone is not identified., A patient is involved in a motor vehicle accident and sustains injuries to the right wrist. Imaging studies show a fracture in the carpal region, but the exact bone involved is unclear., A patient presents with right wrist pain after a sports injury. Physical examination and imaging suggest a carpal bone fracture, but further investigation is needed to pinpoint the location.
Clinical documentation should include details of the injury mechanism, physical examination findings (e.g., pain, swelling, deformity, range of motion), and imaging results (e.g., x-ray, CT scan, MRI) confirming the fracture and specifying the affected bone if possible. If a retained foreign body is present, it should be documented and coded separately.
- Specialties:Orthopedic Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Hand Surgery, Primary Care
- Place of Service:Emergency Room - Hospital, Office, Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center