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S63.521

Non-billable

Sprain of radiocarpal joint of right wrist

Sprain of radiocarpal joint of right wrist

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

S63.52

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.-)

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)

S63.521A

Sprain of radiocarpal joint of right wrist, init encntr

BillableS63.521D

Sprain of radiocarpal joint of right wrist, subs encntr

BillableS63.521S

Sprain of radiocarpal joint of right wrist, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sprain of radiocarpal joint of right wrist?

The ICD-10-CM code for sprain of radiocarpal joint of right wrist is S63.521. The full clinical description is "Sprain of radiocarpal joint of right wrist". S63.521 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S63.521 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S63.521 represents "Sprain of radiocarpal joint of right wrist". 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 S63.521 a billable code?

No, S63.521 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 S63.521.

What chapter is S63.521 in?

S63.521 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S63.521?

S63.521 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); traumatic rupture of radiocarpal ligament (S63.32-).

What are the subcategories under S63.521?

S63.521 has 3 child codes, including: S63.521A (Sprain of radiocarpal joint of right wrist, init encntr), S63.521D (Sprain of radiocarpal joint of right wrist, subs encntr), S63.521S (Sprain of radiocarpal joint of right wrist, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S63.521?

Yes, when using S63.521 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S63.521?

S63.521 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2854181. 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.