S63.00

Non-billable

Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of wrist and hand

Unspecified subluxation and dislocation 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

S63.0

Child Codes

6

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Dislocation of carpal bone NOS
  • Dislocation of distal end of radius NOS
  • Subluxation of carpal bone NOS
  • Subluxation of distal end of radius NOS

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 Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any associated open wound

Child Codes (6)

S63.001

Unspecified subluxation of right wrist and hand

S63.002

Unspecified subluxation of left wrist and hand

S63.003

Unspecified subluxation of unspecified wrist and hand

S63.004

Unspecified dislocation of right wrist and hand

S63.005

Unspecified dislocation of left wrist and hand

S63.006

Unspecified dislocation of unspecified wrist and hand

Related Codes(8)
S63.01

Subluxation and dislocation of distal radioulnar joint

S63.02

Subluxation and dislocation of radiocarpal joint

S63.03

Subluxation and dislocation of midcarpal joint

S63.04

Subluxation and dislocation of carpometacarp joint of thumb

S63.05

Subluxation and dislocation of other carpometacarpal joint

S63.06

Subluxation and disloc of metacarpal (bone), proximal end

S63.07

Subluxation and dislocation of distal end of ulna

S63.09

Other subluxation and dislocation of wrist and hand

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(9)

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified subluxation and dislocation of wrist and hand?

The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified subluxation and dislocation of wrist and hand is S63.00. The full clinical description is "Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of wrist and hand". S63.00 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S63.00 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S63.00 represents “Unspecified subluxation and dislocation 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 S63.00 a billable code?

No, S63.00 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S63.00.

What chapter is S63.00 in?

S63.00 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S63.00?

S63.00 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 S63.00?

S63.00 has 6 child codes, including: S63.001 (Unspecified subluxation of right wrist and hand), S63.002 (Unspecified subluxation of left wrist and hand), S63.003 (Unspecified subluxation of unspecified wrist and hand), S63.004 (Unspecified dislocation of right wrist and hand), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S63.00?

Yes, when using S63.00, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S63.00?

S63.00 is linked to 5 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0867032, C0555320, C2852699, C2852700, C2852701. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does S63.00 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified subluxation and dislocation of wrist and hand affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of S63.00?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S63.00 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.

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