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S63.29

Non-billable

Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of finger

Dislocation of distal interphalangeal 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)

S63.290

Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of r idx fngr

S63.291

Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of l idx fngr

S63.292

Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of r mid finger

S63.293

Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of l mid finger

S63.294

Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of r rng fngr

S63.295

Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of l rng fngr

S63.296

Dislocation of distal interphaln joint of r little finger

S63.297

Dislocation of distal interphaln joint of l little finger

S63.298

Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of other finger

S63.299

Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of unsp finger

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of finger?

The ICD-10-CM code for dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of finger is S63.29. The full clinical description is "Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of finger". S63.29 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S63.29 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S63.29 represents "Dislocation of distal interphalangeal 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 S63.29 a billable code?

No, S63.29 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 S63.29.

What chapter is S63.29 in?

S63.29 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S63.29?

S63.29 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 S63.29?

S63.29 has 10 child codes, including: S63.290 (Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of r idx fngr), S63.291 (Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of l idx fngr), S63.292 (Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of r mid finger), S63.293 (Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of l mid finger), and 6 more.

Are additional codes required with S63.29?

Yes, when using S63.29 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S63.29?

S63.29 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2853428. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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