S63.259
Non-billableUnspecified dislocation of unspecified finger
Unspecified dislocation of unspecified finger
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- Unspecified dislocation of unspecified finger with unspecified laterality
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 (3)
Related Codes(9)
S63.250Unspecified dislocation of right index finger
S63.251Unspecified dislocation of left index finger
S63.252Unspecified dislocation of right middle finger
S63.253Unspecified dislocation of left middle finger
S63.254Unspecified dislocation of right ring finger
S63.255Unspecified dislocation of left ring finger
S63.256Unspecified dislocation of right little finger
S63.257Unspecified dislocation of left little finger
S63.258Unspecified dislocation of other finger
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for unspecified dislocation of unspecified finger?
The ICD-10-CM code for unspecified dislocation of unspecified finger is S63.259. The full clinical description is "Unspecified dislocation of unspecified finger". S63.259 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S63.259 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S63.259 represents “Unspecified dislocation 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 S63.259 a billable code?
No, S63.259 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 S63.259.
What chapter is S63.259 in?
S63.259 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S63.259?
S63.259 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 S63.259?
S63.259 has 3 child codes, including: S63.259A (Unspecified dislocation of unspecified finger, init encntr), S63.259D (Unspecified dislocation of unspecified finger, subs encntr), S63.259S (Unspecified dislocation of unspecified finger, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S63.259?
Yes, when using S63.259, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S63.259?
S63.259 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2853297, C4509454. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S63.259 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like unspecified dislocation of unspecified finger 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 S63.259?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S63.259 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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