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S63.8

Non-billable

Sprain of other part of wrist and hand

Sprain of other part of wrist and hand

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

1

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 (1)

S63.8X

Sprain of other part of wrist and hand

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for sprain of other part of wrist and hand?

The ICD-10-CM code for sprain of other part of wrist and hand is S63.8. The full clinical description is "Sprain of other part of wrist and hand". S63.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S63.8 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S63.8 represents "Sprain of other part of wrist and hand". 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 S63.8 a billable code?

No, S63.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 1 child codes under S63.8.

What chapter is S63.8 in?

S63.8 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S63.8?

S63.8 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 S63.8?

S63.8 has 1 child code, including: S63.8X (Sprain of other part of wrist and hand).

Are additional codes required with S63.8?

Yes, when using S63.8 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S63.8?

S63.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2854421. 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.