S63.637
Non-billableSprain of interphalangeal joint of left little finger
Sprain of 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.
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)
S63.630Sprain of interphalangeal joint of right index finger
S63.631Sprain of interphalangeal joint of left index finger
S63.632Sprain of interphalangeal joint of right middle finger
S63.633Sprain of interphalangeal joint of left middle finger
S63.634Sprain of interphalangeal joint of right ring finger
S63.635Sprain of interphalangeal joint of left ring finger
S63.636Sprain of interphalangeal joint of right little finger
S63.638Sprain of interphalangeal joint of other finger
S63.639Sprain of interphalangeal joint of unspecified finger
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sprain of interphalangeal joint of left little finger?
The ICD-10-CM code for sprain of interphalangeal joint of left little finger is S63.637. The full clinical description is "Sprain of interphalangeal joint of left little finger". S63.637 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S63.637 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S63.637 represents “Sprain of 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 S63.637 a billable code?
No, S63.637 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 S63.637.
What chapter is S63.637 in?
S63.637 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S63.637?
S63.637 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71); traumatic rupture of ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint(s) (S63.4-).
What are the subcategories under S63.637?
S63.637 has 3 child codes, including: S63.637A (Sprain of interphalangeal joint of left little finger, init), S63.637D (Sprain of interphalangeal joint of left little finger, subs), S63.637S (Sprain of interphalangeal joint of l little finger, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S63.637?
Yes, when using S63.637, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S63.637?
S63.637 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2854301. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S63.637 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like sprain of interphalangeal joint of left 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 S63.637?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S63.637 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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