S63.093

Non-billable

Other subluxation of unspecified wrist and hand

Other subluxation of unspecified 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

S63.09

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)

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 (3)

Related Codes(5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other subluxation of unspecified wrist and hand?

The ICD-10-CM code for other subluxation of unspecified wrist and hand is S63.093. The full clinical description is "Other subluxation of unspecified wrist and hand". S63.093 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S63.093 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S63.093 represents “Other subluxation of unspecified 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 S63.093 a billable code?

No, S63.093 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 S63.093.

What chapter is S63.093 in?

S63.093 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S63.093?

S63.093 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 S63.093?

S63.093 has 3 child codes, including: S63.093A (Other subluxation of unspecified wrist and hand, init encntr), S63.093D (Other subluxation of unspecified wrist and hand, subs encntr), S63.093S (Other subluxation of unspecified wrist and hand, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S63.093?

Yes, when using S63.093, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S63.093?

S63.093 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2852910. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does S63.093 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other subluxation of unspecified 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 S63.093?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S63.093 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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