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S63.219

Non-billable

Subluxation of metacarpophalangeal joint of unsp finger

Subluxation of metacarpophalangeal joint of unspecified 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

S63.21

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.-)
  • 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 (3)

S63.219A

Subluxation of MCP joint of unsp finger, init

BillableS63.219D

Subluxation of MCP joint of unsp finger, subs

BillableS63.219S

Subluxation of MCP joint of unsp finger, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10-CM code for subluxation of metacarpophalangeal joint of unsp finger is S63.219. The full clinical description is "Subluxation of metacarpophalangeal joint of unspecified finger". S63.219 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S63.219 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S63.219 represents "Subluxation of metacarpophalangeal joint of unspecified 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 S63.219 a billable code?

No, S63.219 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 S63.219.

What chapter is S63.219 in?

S63.219 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S63.219?

S63.219 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 S63.219?

S63.219 has 3 child codes, including: S63.219A (Subluxation of MCP joint of unsp finger, init), S63.219D (Subluxation of MCP joint of unsp finger, subs), S63.219S (Subluxation of MCP joint of unsp finger, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S63.219?

Yes, when using S63.219 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S63.219?

S63.219 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2853130. 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.