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S63.032

Non-billable

Subluxation of midcarpal joint of left wrist

Subluxation of midcarpal joint of left wrist

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S60-S69

Parent Code

S63.03

Child Codes

3

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

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of wrist and hand (S66.-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any associated open wound

Child Codes (3)

S63.032A

Subluxation of midcarpal joint of left wrist, init encntr

BillableS63.032D

Subluxation of midcarpal joint of left wrist, subs encntr

BillableS63.032S

Subluxation of midcarpal joint of left wrist, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for subluxation of midcarpal joint of left wrist?

The ICD-10-CM code for subluxation of midcarpal joint of left wrist is S63.032. The full clinical description is "Subluxation of midcarpal joint of left wrist". S63.032 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S63.032 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S63.032 represents "Subluxation of midcarpal joint of left wrist". 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 S63.032 a billable code?

No, S63.032 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S63.032.

What chapter is S63.032 in?

S63.032 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S63.032?

S63.032 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 S63.032?

S63.032 has 3 child codes, including: S63.032A (Subluxation of midcarpal joint of left wrist, init encntr), S63.032D (Subluxation of midcarpal joint of left wrist, subs encntr), S63.032S (Subluxation of midcarpal joint of left wrist, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S63.032?

Yes, when using S63.032 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S63.032?

S63.032 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2852781. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.