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S63.4

Non-billable

Traum rupt of ligmt of finger at MCP and interphaln joint(s)

Traumatic rupture of ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint(s)

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

Child Codes

5

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 (5)

S63.40

Traumatic rupture of unsp ligament of finger at MCP/IP jt

S63.41

Traumatic rupture of collat ligament of finger at MCP/IP jt

S63.42

Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of finger at MCP/IP jt

S63.43

Traumatic rupture of volar plate of finger at MCP/IP jt

S63.49

Traumatic rupture of ligament of finger at MCP/IP jt

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S63.4?

ICD-10-CM code S63.4 represents "Traumatic rupture of ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint(s)". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S63.4 a billable code?

No, S63.4 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under S63.4.

What chapter is S63.4 in?

S63.4 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S63.4?

S63.4 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 S63.4?

S63.4 has 5 child codes, including: S63.40 (Traumatic rupture of unsp ligament of finger at MCP/IP jt), S63.41 (Traumatic rupture of collat ligament of finger at MCP/IP jt), S63.42 (Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of finger at MCP/IP jt), S63.43 (Traumatic rupture of volar plate of finger at MCP/IP jt), and 1 more.

Are additional codes required with S63.4?

Yes, when using S63.4 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S63.4?

S63.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0495905. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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