S62.172

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Displaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist

Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

S62

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

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

S62.1

• fracture of scaphoid of wrist (S62.0-)

S62

• fracture of distal parts of ulna and radius (S52.-)

Child Codes (7)

S62.172ADisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, initial encounter for closed fracture✓ Billable S62.172BDisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, initial encounter for open fracture✓ Billable S62.172DDisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing✓ Billable S62.172GDisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing✓ Billable S62.172KDisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion✓ Billable S62.172PDisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion✓ Billable S62.172SDisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist, sequela✓ Billable

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S62.172 represents displaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. There are 7 more specific child codes under S62.172. Coders should note that S62.172 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S62.172?

ICD-10-CM code S62.172 is "Displaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S62.172 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S62.172 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with S62.172?

S62.172 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S62.172 be coded with other codes?

S62.172 has 2 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S62.17

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

S62.171Displaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], right wrist S62.173Displaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], unspecified wrist S62.174Nondisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], right wrist S62.175Nondisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], left wrist S62.176Nondisplaced fracture of trapezium [larger multangular], unspecified wrist

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Code Information

CodeS62.172

BillableNo — Header code

ParentS62.17

CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

Excludes11 rule(s)

Excludes22 note(s)

Child codes7

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)