S63.493
Non-billableTraumatic rupture of ligament of l mid finger at MCP/IP jt
Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint
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)
S63.490Traumatic rupture of ligament of r idx fngr at MCP/IP jt
S63.491Traumatic rupture of ligament of l idx fngr at MCP/IP jt
S63.492Traumatic rupture of ligament of r mid finger at MCP/IP jt
S63.494Traumatic rupture of ligament of r rng fngr at MCP/IP jt
S63.495Traumatic rupture of ligament of l rng fngr at MCP/IP jt
S63.496Traum rupture of ligament of r little finger at MCP/IP jt
S63.497Traum rupture of ligament of l little finger at MCP/IP jt
S63.498Traumatic rupture of ligament of finger at MCP/IP jt
S63.499Traumatic rupture of ligament of unsp finger at MCP/IP jt
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for traumatic rupture of ligament of l mid finger at mcp/ip jt?
The ICD-10-CM code for traumatic rupture of ligament of l mid finger at mcp/ip jt is S63.493. The full clinical description is "Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint". S63.493 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S63.493 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S63.493 represents “Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint”. 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 S63.493 a billable code?
No, S63.493 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 S63.493.
What chapter is S63.493 in?
S63.493 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S63.493?
S63.493 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 S63.493?
S63.493 has 3 child codes, including: S63.493A (Traum rupture of ligament of l mid finger at MCP/IP jt, init), S63.493D (Traum rupture of ligament of l mid finger at MCP/IP jt, subs), S63.493S (Traum rupture of ligmt of l mid finger at MCP/IP jt, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S63.493?
Yes, when using S63.493, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S63.493?
S63.493 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2854127. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S63.493 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like traumatic rupture of ligament of l mid finger at mcp/ip jt 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 S63.493?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S63.493 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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