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S63.21

Non-billable

Subluxation of metacarpophalangeal joint of finger

Subluxation of metacarpophalangeal joint of finger

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

S63.2

Child Codes

10

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.-)
  • subluxation and dislocation of thumb (S63.1-)

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 (10)

S63.210

Subluxation of MCP joint of right index finger

S63.211

Subluxation of MCP joint of left index finger

S63.212

Subluxation of MCP joint of right middle finger

S63.213

Subluxation of MCP joint of left middle finger

S63.214

Subluxation of MCP joint of right ring finger

S63.215

Subluxation of metacarpophalangeal joint of left ring finger

S63.216

Subluxation of MCP joint of right little finger

S63.217

Subluxation of MCP joint of left little finger

S63.218

Subluxation of metacarpophalangeal joint of other finger

S63.219

Subluxation of metacarpophalangeal joint of unsp finger

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for subluxation of metacarpophalangeal joint of finger?

The ICD-10-CM code for subluxation of metacarpophalangeal joint of finger is S63.21. The full clinical description is "Subluxation of metacarpophalangeal joint of finger". S63.21 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S63.21 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S63.21 represents "Subluxation of metacarpophalangeal joint of finger". 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 S63.21 a billable code?

No, S63.21 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under S63.21.

What chapter is S63.21 in?

S63.21 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S63.21?

S63.21 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 S63.21?

S63.21 has 10 child codes, including: S63.210 (Subluxation of MCP joint of right index finger), S63.211 (Subluxation of MCP joint of left index finger), S63.212 (Subluxation of MCP joint of right middle finger), S63.213 (Subluxation of MCP joint of left middle finger), and 6 more.

Are additional codes required with S63.21?

Yes, when using S63.21 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S63.21?

S63.21 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C4025363. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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