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ICD-10/S62.009

S62.009 ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of unspecified wrist

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of unspecified wrist is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S62.009). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S62.009 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • traumatic amputation of wrist and hand (S68.-)

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • fracture of distal parts of ulna and radius (S52.-)
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can S62.009 be billed directly?

No. S62.009 (Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of unspecified wrist) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does S62.009 require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S62.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S62.009 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • S62.002D — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
  • S62.002G — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
  • S62.002K — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
  • S62.002P — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
  • S62.002S — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of left wrist, sequela
  • S62.009A — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of unspecified wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture
  • S62.009B — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of unspecified wrist, initial encounter for open fracture
  • S62.009D — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
  • S62.009G — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
  • S62.009K — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion

View all codes in the S62 family