S62.156⚠ Requires 7th Character
Nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] bone, unspecified wrist
Nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] b…
⚠ 7th Character Required
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S62
This code is not valid for billing without a 7th character. Append one of the following to S62.156:
Ainitial encounter for closed fractureS62.156ABinitial encounter for open fractureS62.156BDsubsequent encounter for fracture with routine healingS62.156DGsubsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healingS62.156GKsubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunionS62.156KPsubsequent encounter for fracture with malunionS62.156PSsequelaS62.156S
Sub-codes of S62.156(7)
S62.156 is a non-billable header. Select a sub-code to bill.
S62.156ANondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] b…✓ BillableS62.156BNondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] b…✓ BillableS62.156DNondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] b…✓ BillableS62.156GNondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] b…✓ BillableS62.156KNondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] b…✓ BillableS62.156PNondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] b…✓ BillableS62.156SNondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] b…✓ Billable
Code Hierarchy
┌19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)├S60-S69Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)├S62Fracture at wrist and hand level
└S62.156Nondisplaced fracture of hook process of hamate [unciform] b…
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