S63.699
Non-billableOther sprain of unspecified finger
Other sprain of unspecified finger
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
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)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other sprain of unspecified finger?
The ICD-10-CM code for other sprain of unspecified finger is S63.699. The full clinical description is "Other sprain of unspecified finger". S63.699 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S63.699 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S63.699 represents "Other sprain 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 S63.699 a billable code?
No, S63.699 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 S63.699.
What chapter is S63.699 in?
S63.699 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S63.699?
S63.699 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); traumatic rupture of ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint(s) (S63.4-).
What are the subcategories under S63.699?
S63.699 has 3 child codes, including: S63.699A (Other sprain of unspecified finger, initial encounter), S63.699D (Other sprain of unspecified finger, subsequent encounter), S63.699S (Other sprain of unspecified finger, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S63.699?
Yes, when using S63.699 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S63.699?
S63.699 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2854417. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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