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S63.428

Non-billable

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

Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint

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

S63.42

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of specified finger with unspecified laterality at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint

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)

S63.428A

Traum rupture of palmar ligmt of finger at MCP/IP jt, init

BillableS63.428D

Traum rupture of palmar ligmt of finger at MCP/IP jt, subs

BillableS63.428S

Traum rupt of palmar ligmt of finger at MCP/IP jt, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of finger at mcp/ip jt?

The ICD-10-CM code for traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of finger at mcp/ip jt is S63.428. The full clinical description is "Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint". S63.428 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S63.428 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S63.428 represents "Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint". 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 S63.428 a billable code?

No, S63.428 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 S63.428.

What chapter is S63.428 in?

S63.428 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S63.428?

S63.428 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 S63.428?

S63.428 has 3 child codes, including: S63.428A (Traum rupture of palmar ligmt of finger at MCP/IP jt, init), S63.428D (Traum rupture of palmar ligmt of finger at MCP/IP jt, subs), S63.428S (Traum rupt of palmar ligmt of finger at MCP/IP jt, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S63.428?

Yes, when using S63.428 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S63.428?

S63.428 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2853651, C2853650. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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