{"id":176256,"date":"2026-08-12T10:53:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T10:53:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/?p=176256"},"modified":"2026-08-12T11:21:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T11:21:07","slug":"icd-10-code-s62606k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/es\/diagnostic-codes\/icd-10-code-s62606k\/","title":{"rendered":"ICD-10 code S62.606K: Right little finger fracture with nonunion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"MedicalWebPage\",\"headline\":\"ICD-10 code S62.606K: Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion\",\"description\":\"ICD-10 code S62.606K (Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion) - billable status, 7th character meaning, code hierarchy, related codes, and documentation requirements.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/diagnostic-codes\/icd-10-code-s62606k\/\",\"audience\":{\"@type\":\"MedicalAudience\",\"audienceType\":\"Clinician\"},\"reviewedBy\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Dr Vanja Kitanova\",\"jobTitle\":\"Medical Reviewer\",\"affiliation\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Pabau\"},\"knowsAbout\":[\"Medical Coding\",\"Clinical Documentation\",\"Healthcare Billing\",\"Clinical Safety\"],\"sameAs\":\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/blog\/author\/vanja\/\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-01-28\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-01-28\"}<\/script>\n\n\n        <div id=\"key_takeaways\">\n            <div class=\"header\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Key-Takeaways-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Key takeaways\" height=\"42\" width=\"42\">\n                                <h3>Key takeaways<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list\">\n                                                            <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>ICD-10 code S62.606K describes a fracture of an unspecified phalanx of the right little finger, coded at a subsequent encounter where nonunion has developed.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>S62.606K is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for all HIPAA-covered transactions. It became effective October 1, 2025 under the 2026 edition.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>The 7th character K is the critical coding element. It separates a subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion from initial encounters and other complication types.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>Pabau&#8217;s claims management software and digital forms help orthopedic and hand practices document laterality, phalanx type, and encounter type accurately.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">S62.606K is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for the 2026 edition. It became effective October 1, 2025, per the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/medicare\/coding-billing\/icd-10-codes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CMS ICD-10 codes page<\/a>. The complete official description is: Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Field<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Code<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">S62.606K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Full description<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Billable \/ specific<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Valid for HIPAA transactions<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Yes, valid for <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/blog\/hipaa-compliance-for-medical-offices\/\">HIPAA compliance<\/a> and billing purposes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">ICD-10-CM edition<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Effective date<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">October 1, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Code block<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">S62, fractures of wrist and hand, in the S00-T88 range<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The code is specific enough to submit directly on a claim. Parent codes such as S62.606 and S62 are not billable on their own. Only the fully extended 7th-character code qualifies for reimbursement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"ICD-10 Revisions: Stay Updated or Fall Behind\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bqAyb-BCA0w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-understanding-the-7th-character-k-in-icd-10-fracture-codes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding the 7th character K in ICD-10 fracture codes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 7th character is what separates ICD-10 code S62.606K from every other code in the S62.606 family. Character K specifically means \u00absubsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion.\u00bb Reading the full extension table prevents miscoding, particularly when a follow-up shifts from routine healing to confirmed nonunion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">7th character<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Meaning<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">A<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Initial encounter for closed fracture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">B<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Initial encounter for open fracture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">D<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">G<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">K<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">P<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">S<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Sequela<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">G and K are not interchangeable. Delayed healing means bone formation is progressing more slowly than expected but is still occurring. Nonunion means the fracture site shows no evidence of progressive healing, usually confirmed radiographically after three to six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use K only when nonunion is clinically and radiographically confirmed. The same 7th-character logic drives <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/diagnostic-codes\/icd-10-code-s62211d\/\">S62.211D<\/a>, which covers a thumb base fracture seen at a follow-up visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-what-is-a-subsequent-encounter-for-fracture-with-nonunion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nonunion is a fracture complication rather than a slow but normal healing curve. Clinically, it is declared when serial imaging shows no progressive bridging callus across the fracture. That point usually arrives three to six months after injury, though the threshold varies by bone and patient. The fracture site may remain mobile and painful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A subsequent encounter covers any visit after the active, definitive treatment phase has ended. The patient returns for evaluation, management of complications, or follow-up imaging. Once nonunion is confirmed at a subsequent visit, K becomes the correct 7th character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Initial encounter (A\/B):<\/strong> The visit at which active treatment is delivered, including casting, splinting, or surgical fixation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subsequent encounter (D\/G\/K\/P):<\/strong> Follow-up visits during the healing phase or for complication management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sequela (S):<\/strong> Late effects that persist after the fracture has resolved, such as post-fracture stiffness. Wrist codes such as <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/diagnostic-codes\/icd-10-code-s62032s\/\">S62.032S<\/a> use the same character.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For ICD-10 code S62.606K to apply, the record must document a return visit at which nonunion is confirmed in the right little finger&#8217;s phalanx. Initial encounters never carry 7th character K, regardless of how severe the fracture appeared at presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div id=\"pro_tip\">\n            <div class=\"img\">\n                <svg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 42\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                        d=\"M12.6383 19.5238C12.6632 21.2071 12.8734 22.9926 12.0685 24.5523C11.0341 26.8917 8.45076 28.169 7.56292 30.5918C6.63082 33.1061 7.19505 36.185 9.31371 37.9786C10.929 39.5678 13.4183 39.9873 15.6061 39.5463C17.4592 39.073 19.1049 37.8388 19.9706 36.1608C20.781 34.7141 20.7866 32.9904 20.5293 31.3985C20.1006 29.3092 18.3775 27.8705 16.9807 26.362C14.8814 24.1005 14.6684 20.6854 15.595 17.8915C16.4331 15.4768 19.0026 14.2344 20.0425 11.9461C20.7202 10.6769 20.7506 9.20327 20.6068 7.81304C20.1864 5.40098 18.3139 3.23631 15.8716 2.56674C13.9742 2.03969 11.8224 2.30052 10.1739 3.37614C8.70522 4.34688 7.5878 5.86618 7.28356 7.58178C6.76081 9.82981 7.53525 12.2822 9.20307 13.9118C10.7658 15.4741 12.4806 17.2273 12.6383 19.5238Z\"\n                        fill=\"#2BADD4\" \/>\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                        d=\"M22.7048 19.8387C22.6822 22.3279 24.4507 24.6234 26.7493 25.4682C28.0531 25.961 29.4725 25.9183 30.7989 25.5487C32.0575 24.9955 33.301 24.2237 34.0069 23.0092C34.8384 21.5811 35.2982 19.8286 34.7832 18.2094C34.3611 16.2507 32.8739 14.6541 31.0275 13.9426C28.6736 12.9595 25.8073 13.7942 24.1719 15.7001C23.2022 16.8366 22.6143 18.3326 22.7048 19.8387Z\"\n                        fill=\"#2BADD4\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <h3>Pro Tip<\/h3>\n                <p>Document the specific radiographic or clinical evidence that confirms nonunion in every note where K is coded. Payers auditing subsequent-encounter fracture claims with nonunion coding often request imaging reports. A note that simply states nonunion without supporting evidence is a denial risk.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-s62-606k-code-hierarchy-and-parent-codes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">S62.606K code hierarchy and parent codes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ICD-10 code S62.606K sits at the bottom of a four-level hierarchy within the S62 block. Each parent level is not billable on its own, so only the fully extended code qualifies for claim submission. Neighboring hand codes such as <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/diagnostic-codes\/icd-10-code-s62360g\/\">S62.360G<\/a> are built the same way, from block down to 7th character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Level<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Code<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Description<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Billable?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Block<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">S62<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Fracture of wrist and hand<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Category<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">S62.6<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Fracture of other and unspecified finger(s)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Subcategory<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">S62.60<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Fracture of unspecified phalanx of finger<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Code<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">S62.606<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right little finger<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">No<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Billable code<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">S62.606K<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-related-codes-in-the-s62-606-family\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related codes in the S62.606 family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The S62.606 family covers all encounter types for a fracture of the unspecified phalanx of the right little finger. Confusing D (routine healing) with K (nonunion) is one of the most frequent errors on orthopedic follow-up claims. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icd10data.com\/ICD10CM\/Codes\/S00-T88\/S60-S69\/S62\/S62.6-\/S62.606\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">ICD10Data&#8217;s S62.606 listing<\/a> is a quick way to check a sibling code at the point of coding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Code<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">S62.606A<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right little finger, initial encounter for closed fracture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">S62.606B<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right little finger, initial encounter for open fracture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">S62.606D<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">S62.606G<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">S62.606K<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">S62.606P<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with malunion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">S62.606S<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right little finger, sequela<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When documentation is ambiguous about whether healing is delayed (G) or has definitively failed (K), query the treating provider before coding. Using G when K is clinically supported results in undercoding. Using K prematurely is a compliance risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-clinical-documentation-requirements-for-s62-606k\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clinical documentation requirements for S62.606K<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Correct use of ICD-10 code S62.606K depends on four documentation elements all being present in the clinical record. Missing any one creates a coding inaccuracy and a potential audit finding. <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/features\/patient-intake-software\/\">Digital intake forms<\/a> that capture these elements at each follow-up keep the record complete without extra admin work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pabau.com\/cdn\/attachments\/pulse\/content-engine\/diagnostic_codes\/icd-10-code-s62606k\/customizable-consent-and-intake-forms.webp\" alt=\"Customizable consent and intake forms\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pabau&#8217;s customizable intake forms capture laterality and encounter type at every follow-up, so coders find the S62.606K evidence in the record.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px;width:800px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Laterality:<\/strong> The record must specify right. The same injury on the left little finger codes to S62.607K, and unspecified laterality codes to S62.609K. A note reading \u00ablittle finger fracture\u00bb is not enough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Phalanx type:<\/strong> S62.606K uses \u00abunspecified phalanx.\u00bb That fits only when documentation does not differentiate between the proximal, middle, and distal phalanx. If the chart names the phalanx, a more specific code exists and should be used.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encounter type:<\/strong> The chart must reflect a follow-up visit, not the initial treatment encounter. Operative and emergency department notes for initial fracture management carry 7th character A or B.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nonunion confirmation:<\/strong> Clinical or radiographic evidence of nonunion must be documented explicitly. A note saying the fracture is healing as expected does not support K. Imaging reports and provider assessments both meet the requirement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The unspecified phalanx element is worth a closer look. It is a genuine clinical finding, covering ambiguity on imaging or involvement of more than one phalanx. When the clinician documents a proximal phalanx fracture of the right little finger, move to the more specific code instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-approximate-synonyms-and-alternate-descriptions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Approximate synonyms and alternate descriptions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coders and clinicians may encounter these clinical phrases in documentation that correspond to ICD-10 code S62.606K. Recognizing the alternate language keeps the right code in play even when the record avoids the official wording.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nonunion of finger phalanx fracture, right little finger, follow-up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fracture of right fifth digit phalanx with nonunion, subsequent visit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failed fracture healing, unspecified phalanx, right small finger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Right little finger fracture nonunion, subsequent encounter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fracture right fifth finger, unspecified phalanx, nonunion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">None of these phrases should be coded from the synonym alone. Cross-reference it against the full tabular description to confirm every coding criterion is met before assigning S62.606K. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aapc.com\/codes\/icd-10-codes-range\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AAPC Codify lookup<\/a> searches by keyword, which helps when a dictated note uses non-standard phrasing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-pabau-supports-accurate-icd-10-coding-for-fracture-diagnoses\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Pabau supports accurate ICD-10 coding for fracture diagnoses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Orthopedic and hand surgery practices see fracture follow-up patients across multiple encounters. Each visit can shift the 7th character, moving from D to G to K as healing status changes. Without a structured documentation workflow, coders work from notes that never record the change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practice management software like Pabau ties the clinical note to the claim. Its <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/features\/claims-management-software\/\">claims management software<\/a> carries encounter type, laterality, and diagnosis updates straight into billing. Coders stop chasing the front desk for detail that was recorded weeks ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practices running <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/industry\/physical-therapy-emr\/\">physical therapy EMR<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/industry\/sports-medicine-software\/\">sports medicine software<\/a> workflows can build their own follow-up templates. Those templates prompt the clinician for nonunion confirmation language at every relevant visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/features\/medical-records-management\/\">Patient records<\/a> store imaging notes and provider assessments in one place, so coders have the evidence they need to assign S62.606K. The <a href=\"https:\/\/icd10cmtool.cdc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CDC ICD-10-CM web tool<\/a> remains the authoritative reference for confirming code validity before submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pabau.com\/cdn\/attachments\/pulse\/content-engine\/diagnostic_codes\/icd-10-code-s62606k\/fully-integrated-with-pabau-billing.webp\" alt=\"Fully integrated with Pabau billing\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pabau&#8217;s billing integration pulls the coded diagnosis from the treatment note, so a nonunion follow-up bills with the detail the clinician actually recorded.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px;width:800px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n        <div id=\"pro_tip\">\n            <div class=\"img\">\n                <svg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 42\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                        d=\"M12.6383 19.5238C12.6632 21.2071 12.8734 22.9926 12.0685 24.5523C11.0341 26.8917 8.45076 28.169 7.56292 30.5918C6.63082 33.1061 7.19505 36.185 9.31371 37.9786C10.929 39.5678 13.4183 39.9873 15.6061 39.5463C17.4592 39.073 19.1049 37.8388 19.9706 36.1608C20.781 34.7141 20.7866 32.9904 20.5293 31.3985C20.1006 29.3092 18.3775 27.8705 16.9807 26.362C14.8814 24.1005 14.6684 20.6854 15.595 17.8915C16.4331 15.4768 19.0026 14.2344 20.0425 11.9461C20.7202 10.6769 20.7506 9.20327 20.6068 7.81304C20.1864 5.40098 18.3139 3.23631 15.8716 2.56674C13.9742 2.03969 11.8224 2.30052 10.1739 3.37614C8.70522 4.34688 7.5878 5.86618 7.28356 7.58178C6.76081 9.82981 7.53525 12.2822 9.20307 13.9118C10.7658 15.4741 12.4806 17.2273 12.6383 19.5238Z\"\n                        fill=\"#2BADD4\" \/>\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                        d=\"M22.7048 19.8387C22.6822 22.3279 24.4507 24.6234 26.7493 25.4682C28.0531 25.961 29.4725 25.9183 30.7989 25.5487C32.0575 24.9955 33.301 24.2237 34.0069 23.0092C34.8384 21.5811 35.2982 19.8286 34.7832 18.2094C34.3611 16.2507 32.8739 14.6541 31.0275 13.9426C28.6736 12.9595 25.8073 13.7942 24.1719 15.7001C23.2022 16.8366 22.6143 18.3326 22.7048 19.8387Z\"\n                        fill=\"#2BADD4\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <h3>Pro Tip<\/h3>\n                <p>Set up a follow-up fracture note template with a mandatory field for radiographic findings. Add a dropdown for healing status covering routine, delayed, nonunion, and malunion. Coders should never have to assume 7th character selection from a narrative note alone.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div id=\"book_a_demo\">\n            <div class=\"left-side\">\n                <div class=\"logo\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                        src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Logo.svg\"\n                        alt=\"Logo\"\n                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                    \/>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <h3 class=\"heading\">\n                    Accurate fracture coding starts with accurate documentation                <\/h3>\n\n                <p class=\"description\">\n                    Pabau captures the laterality, phalanx detail, and encounter type your coders need. Every follow-up visit is recorded the same way as the first one.                <\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"button-group\">\n                    <a href=\"\/book-demo\/\" class=\"btn btn-scale-effect btn-cta-color btn-md\">\n                        <span class=\"btn-text\">Book a demo<\/span>\n                        <div class=\"btn-icon btn-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <svg\n                                width=\"14\"\n                                height=\"12\"\n                                viewBox=\"0 0 14 12\"\n                                fill=\"none\"\n                                xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                            >\n                                <path\n                                    d=\"M0.75 4.77295C0.335786 4.77295 0 5.10874 0 5.52295C0 5.93716 0.335786 6.27295 0.75 6.27295V5.52295V4.77295ZM13.2803 6.05328C13.5732 5.76039 13.5732 5.28551 13.2803 4.99262L8.50736 0.219648C8.21447 -0.073245 7.73959 -0.073245 7.4467 0.219648C7.15381 0.512542 7.15381 0.987415 7.4467 1.28031L11.6893 5.52295L7.4467 9.76559C7.15381 10.0585 7.15381 10.5334 7.4467 10.8263C7.73959 11.1191 8.21447 11.1191 8.50736 10.8263L13.2803 6.05328ZM0.75 5.52295V6.27295L12.75 6.27295V5.52295V4.77295L0.75 4.77295V5.52295Z\"\n                                    fill=\"currentColor\"\n                                ><\/path>\n                            <\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"right-side\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Home-Page-Concept-4.webp\"\n                    alt=\"Pabau practice management software dashboard\"\n                    loading=\"lazy\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting S62.606K right is a documentation problem before it is a coding problem. Three elements have to be on the page. The right little finger, an unspecified phalanx, and nonunion confirmed at a follow-up visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Build the follow-up template so the clinician supplies all three, and the 7th character stops being a judgment call. The trade-off worth remembering sits between the G and K characters. Coding G when nonunion is documented undercuts the claim. Coding K before imaging supports it invites an audit. Query the provider whenever the note lands between the two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pabau&#8217;s documentation and billing tools help hand and orthopedic practices capture the exact language coders need at every follow-up visit. <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/book-demo\/\">Book a demo<\/a> to see how structured notes and integrated claims cut fracture coding errors.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div id=\"expert_picks\">\n            <div class=\"header\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Expert-Picks.svg\" alt=\"Continue your research\" height=\"42\" width=\"42\">\n                                <h3>Continue your research<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"content\">\n                                                            <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#54B2D3\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p><strong>Coding another fracture in the same hand?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/diagnostic-codes\/icd-10-code-s62011a\/\">S62.011A<\/a> walks through laterality and 7th-character choice for a displaced scaphoid fracture.<\/p>\n             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<p><strong>Working on forearm trauma claims?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/diagnostic-codes\/icd-10-code-s52356c\/\">S52.356C<\/a> shows how the open-fracture 7th characters change the code you submit.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 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\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786522417158\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What does ICD-10 code S62.606K mean?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">ICD-10 code S62.606K is a billable diagnosis code for a fracture of an unspecified phalanx of the right little finger. It applies at a subsequent encounter where nonunion has been confirmed. The 7th character K marks a follow-up visit at which the fracture failed to heal. That separates it from routine healing (D), delayed healing (G), and malunion (P).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786522417159\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is S62.606K a billable ICD-10 code?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. S62.606K is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for use in all HIPAA-covered transactions. It became effective October 1, 2025, under the 2026 edition. Its parent codes (S62, S62.6, S62.60, S62.606) are not billable on their own.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786522417160\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the difference between 7th character K and 7th character G in S62.606?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">7th character G means subsequent encounter for fracture with delayed healing, so bone formation is progressing but slower than expected. Character K means subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion, so the fracture site shows no progressive healing. Use K only when nonunion is explicitly documented, not when healing is merely slow.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786522417161\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the related codes in the S62.606 family?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The S62.606 family covers seven codes. They are S62.606A (initial, closed), S62.606B (initial, open), S62.606D (subsequent, routine healing), and S62.606G (subsequent, delayed healing). The rest are S62.606K (subsequent, nonunion), S62.606P (subsequent, malunion), and S62.606S (sequela). All describe the unspecified phalanx of the right little finger.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786522417162\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I document a nonunion fracture of the finger for ICD-10?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Documentation must confirm four elements. Those are the laterality, the digit, the phalanx involved or that it is unspecified, and evidence of nonunion at a subsequent encounter. An imaging report showing absent callus formation supports 7th character K, and so does a provider statement of nonunion. A note that mentions only slow healing does not.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786522417163\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which phalanx does S62.606K refer to?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">S62.606K refers to an unspecified phalanx. The documentation does not say whether the fracture involves the proximal, middle, or distal phalanx of the right little finger. If the record identifies the phalanx, use the more precise code in the S62 family instead.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786522417164\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the code for a left little finger fracture with nonunion?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A fracture of an unspecified phalanx of the left little finger with nonunion codes to S62.607K at a subsequent encounter. When the record does not state which hand is involved, use S62.609K. Both carry the same 7th character rules as S62.606K.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>S62.606K is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for the 2026 edition. It became effective October 1, 2025, per the CMS ICD-10 codes page. The complete official description is: Fracture of unspecified phalanx of right little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with nonunion. 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That separates it from routine healing (D), delayed healing (G), and malunion (P).","inLanguage":"es"},"inLanguage":"es"},{"@type":"Question","@id":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/es\/diagnostic-codes\/icd-10-code-s62606k\/#faq-question-1786522417159","position":2,"url":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/es\/diagnostic-codes\/icd-10-code-s62606k\/#faq-question-1786522417159","name":"Is S62.606K a billable ICD-10 code?","answerCount":1,"acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. S62.606K is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for use in all HIPAA-covered transactions. It became effective October 1, 2025, under the 2026 edition. 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