S63.270
Non-billableDislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of r idx fngr
Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of right index finger
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
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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)
S63.271Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of l idx fngr
S63.272Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of r mid finger
S63.273Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of l mid finger
S63.274Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of r rng fngr
S63.275Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of l rng fngr
S63.276Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of r little finger
S63.277Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of l little finger
S63.278Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of other finger
S63.279Dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of unsp finger
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of r idx fngr?
The ICD-10-CM code for dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of r idx fngr is S63.270. The full clinical description is "Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of right index finger". S63.270 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S63.270 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S63.270 represents “Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of right index 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 S63.270 a billable code?
No, S63.270 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 S63.270.
What chapter is S63.270 in?
S63.270 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S63.270?
S63.270 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 S63.270?
S63.270 has 3 child codes, including: S63.270A (Dislocation of unsp interphaln joint of r idx fngr, init), S63.270D (Dislocation of unsp interphaln joint of r idx fngr, subs), S63.270S (Dislocation of unsp interphaln joint of r idx fngr, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S63.270?
Yes, when using S63.270, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S63.270?
S63.270 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2853344. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S63.270 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like dislocation of unsp interphalangeal joint of r idx fngr 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 S63.270?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S63.270 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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