S62.009A is the authoritative medical code for Unspecified fracture of navicular scaphoid bone of unspecified wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for unspecified fracture of navicular scaphoid bone of unspecified wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture (ICD-10-CM S62.009A), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: YES. This is a valid, specific, and billable ICD-10-CM reference.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Unspecified fracture of navicular scaphoid bone of unspecified wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code S62.009A. Excludes1 (not coded here): traumatic amputation of wrist and hand S68.-. Excludes2 (not included here): fracture of distal parts of ulna and radius S52.-; burns and corrosions T20-T32; frostbite T33-T34; insect bite or sting, venomous T63.4. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S62.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S62.009A 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
Does S62.009A require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S62.
What can't be coded together with S62.009A?
Per Excludes1 instructions, S62.009A must not be reported with: traumatic amputation of wrist and hand (S68.-).
Can S62.009A be reported alongside related conditions?
Per Excludes2 instructions, S62.009A and the following may both be reported 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).
Codes in This Family (40)
Official ICD-10-CM classifications in the same code family as S62.009A, with their registry titles.
- S62 — Fracture at wrist and hand level
- S62.0 — Fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist
- S62.00 — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist
- S62.001 — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist
- S62.001A — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.001B — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, initial encounter for open fracture
- S62.001D — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62.001G — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.001K — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S62.001P — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S62.001S — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, sequela
- S62.002 — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of left wrist
- S62.002A — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of left wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.002B — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of left wrist, initial encounter for open fracture
- 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
- S62.009 — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of unspecified wrist
- 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
- S62.009P — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S62.009S — Unspecified fracture of navicular [scaphoid] bone of unspecified wrist, sequela
- S62.01 — Fracture of distal pole of navicular [scaphoid] bone of wrist
- S62.011 — Displaced fracture of distal pole of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist
- S62.011A — Displaced fracture of distal pole of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.011B — Displaced fracture of distal pole of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, initial encounter for open fracture
- S62.011D — Displaced fracture of distal pole of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62.011G — Displaced fracture of distal pole of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
- S62.011K — Displaced fracture of distal pole of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion
- S62.011P — Displaced fracture of distal pole of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion
- S62.011S — Displaced fracture of distal pole of navicular [scaphoid] bone of right wrist, sequela
- S62.012 — Displaced fracture of distal pole of navicular [scaphoid] bone of left wrist
- S62.012A — Displaced fracture of distal pole of navicular [scaphoid] bone of left wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S62.012B — Displaced fracture of distal pole of navicular [scaphoid] bone of left wrist, initial encounter for open fracture
- S62.012D — Displaced fracture of distal pole of navicular [scaphoid] bone of left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62.012G — Displaced fracture of distal pole of navicular [scaphoid] bone of left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing
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