S63.27

Non-billable

Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of finger

Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of finger

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

S63.2

Child Codes

10

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 Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • any associated open wound

Child Codes (10)

S63.270

Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of r idx fngr

S63.271

Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of l idx fngr

S63.272

Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of r mid finger

S63.273

Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of l mid finger

S63.274

Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of r rng fngr

S63.275

Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of l rng fngr

S63.276

Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of r little finger

S63.277

Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of l little finger

S63.278

Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of other finger

S63.279

Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of unsp finger

Related Codes(9)
S63.20

Unspecified subluxation of other finger

S63.21

Subluxation of metacarpophalangeal joint of finger

S63.22

Subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of finger

S63.23

Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of finger

S63.24

Subluxation of distal interphalangeal joint of finger

S63.25

Unspecified dislocation of other finger

S63.26

Dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joint of finger

S63.28

Dislocation of proximal interphalangeal joint of finger

S63.29

Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of finger

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of finger?

The ICD-10-CM code for dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of finger is S63.27. The full clinical description is "Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of finger". S63.27 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S63.27 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S63.27 represents “Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of 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 S63.27 a billable code?

No, S63.27 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under S63.27.

What chapter is S63.27 in?

S63.27 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S63.27?

S63.27 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 S63.27?

S63.27 has 10 child codes, including: S63.270 (Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of r idx fngr), S63.271 (Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of l idx fngr), S63.272 (Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of r mid finger), S63.273 (Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of l mid finger), and 6 more.

Are additional codes required with S63.27?

Yes, when using S63.27, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S63.27?

S63.27 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2853343. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does S63.27 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of 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 S63.27?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S63.27 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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