S63
Non-billableDislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrs/hnd lv
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- avulsion of joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
- laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
- sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
- traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
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Additional codes that should follow this code
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated open wound
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (9)
S63.0Subluxation and dislocation of wrist and hand joints
S63.1Subluxation and dislocation of thumb
S63.2Subluxation and dislocation of other finger(s)
S63.3Traumatic rupture of ligament of wrist
S63.4Traum rupt of ligmt of finger at MCP and interphaln joint(s)
S63.5Other and unspecified sprain of wrist
S63.6Other and unspecified sprain of finger(s)
S63.8Sprain of other part of wrist and hand
S63.9Sprain of unspecified part of wrist and hand
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(9)
UMLS
- Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand levelC2852697
- Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrs/hnd lvC2852697
- avulsion of joint or ligament at wrist and hand levelC4290358
- laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament at wrist and hand levelC4290359
- sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament at wrist and hand levelC4290360
- traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament at wrist and hand levelC4290361
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament at wrist and hand levelC4290362
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament at wrist and hand levelC4290363
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament at wrist and hand levelC4290364
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrs/hnd lv?
The ICD-10-CM code for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrs/hnd lv is S63. The full clinical description is "Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level". S63 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S63 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S63 represents “Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level”. It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S63 a billable code?
No, S63 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under S63.
What chapter is S63 in?
S63 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S63?
S63 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S63?
S63 has 9 child codes, including: S63.0 (Subluxation and dislocation of wrist and hand joints), S63.1 (Subluxation and dislocation of thumb), S63.2 (Subluxation and dislocation of other finger(s)), S63.3 (Traumatic rupture of ligament of wrist), and 5 more.
Are additional codes required with S63?
Yes, when using S63, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S63?
S63 is linked to 8 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2852697, C4290358, C4290359, C4290360, C4290361, and 3 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S63 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrs/hnd lv affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S63?
S63 maps to the ICD-11 code: NC54.Z (Dislocation or strain or sprain of joints or ligaments at wrist or hand level, unspecified).
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