S63.297

Non-billable

Dislocation of distal interphaln joint of l little finger

Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of left little 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

S63.29

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)

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)

S63.297A

Disloc of distal interphaln joint of l little finger, init

BillableS63.297D

Disloc of distal interphaln joint of l little finger, subs

BillableS63.297S

Disloc of distal interphaln joint of l little finger, sqla

Billable
Related Codes(9)
S63.290

Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of r idx fngr

S63.291

Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of l idx fngr

S63.292

Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of r mid finger

S63.293

Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of l mid finger

S63.294

Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of r rng fngr

S63.295

Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of l rng fngr

S63.296

Dislocation of distal interphaln joint of r little finger

S63.298

Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of other finger

S63.299

Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of unsp finger

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for dislocation of distal interphaln joint of l little finger?

The ICD-10-CM code for dislocation of distal interphaln joint of l little finger is S63.297. The full clinical description is "Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of left little finger". S63.297 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S63.297 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S63.297 represents “Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of left little 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 S63.297 a billable code?

No, S63.297 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 S63.297.

What chapter is S63.297 in?

S63.297 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S63.297?

S63.297 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 S63.297?

S63.297 has 3 child codes, including: S63.297A (Disloc of distal interphaln joint of l little finger, init), S63.297D (Disloc of distal interphaln joint of l little finger, subs), S63.297S (Disloc of distal interphaln joint of l little finger, sqla).

Are additional codes required with S63.297?

Yes, when using S63.297, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S63.297?

S63.297 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2853457. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does S63.297 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like dislocation of distal interphaln joint of l little 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 S63.297?

There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S63.297 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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