What is the ICD-10 code for a fifth metacarpal fracture?

The ICD-10 code for a displaced fracture of the neck of the fifth metacarpal is S62.336A for closed fractures and S62.336B for open fractures.

How do you code a Boxer's fracture?

A Boxer's fracture, typically a fracture of the fifth metacarpal, is coded as S62.336A for closed fractures and S62.336B for open fractures.

ICD-10 Coding for Fifth Metacarpal Fracture(S62.336A, S61.451A, S62.309A)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for fifth metacarpal fractures, including documentation requirements, common pitfalls, and billing considerations.

Also known as:

Boxer's Fracture5th Metacarpal Fracture

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Fifth Metacarpal Fracture

S00-T88Primary Range

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
S62.336A	Displaced fracture of neck of fifth metacarpal, initial encounter for closed fracture	Use for initial encounter of a displaced fracture of the neck of the fifth metacarpal.	X-ray confirmation of displacement Documentation of angulation
S62.336B	Displaced fracture of neck of fifth metacarpal, initial encounter for open fracture	Use for initial encounter of a displaced open fracture of the neck of the fifth metacarpal.	X-ray confirmation of displacement Documentation of open wound and Gustilo classification

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Displaced fracture of neck of fifth metacarpal bone, right hand, initial encounter for closed fracture

S62.336ABillable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Unspecified fracture of metacarpal bone, initial encounter for closed fractureS62.309A

Use only when the specific location of the fracture cannot be determined.

Displaced fracture of neck of fifth metacarpal, initial encounter for closed fractureS62.336A

Use when the fracture is closed.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Fifth Metacarpal Fracture.

Failure to document open vs. closed fracture

Impact

Clinical: Impacts treatment decisions, Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards, Financial: Potential for incorrect billing

Mitigation

Always confirm and document fracture status, Use checklists to ensure completeness

Using unspecified codes when specific codes are applicable

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to lower reimbursement rates., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Decreases accuracy of health records.

Mitigation

Ensure detailed documentation to support specific code selection.

Specificity of fracture coding

Impact

Risk of audits due to use of unspecified codes

Mitigation

Use specific codes and ensure detailed documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with S62.336A.

Primary Code

S62.336A

Displaced fracture of neck of fifth metacarpal bone, right hand, initial encounter for closed fracture

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ICD-10 Coding for Fifth Metacarpal Fracture(S62.336A, S61.451A, S62.309A)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a fifth metacarpal fracture?

How do you code a Boxer's fracture?

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