S63.68
Non-billableOther sprain of thumb
Other sprain of thumb
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
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)
Related Codes(7)
S63.60Unspecified sprain of thumb
S63.61Unspecified sprain of other and unspecified finger(s)
S63.62Sprain of interphalangeal joint of thumb
S63.63Sprain of interphalangeal joint of other and unsp finger(s)
S63.64Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of thumb
S63.65Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of and unsp finger(s)
S63.69Other sprain of other and unspecified finger(s)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other sprain of thumb?
The ICD-10-CM code for other sprain of thumb is S63.68. The full clinical description is "Other sprain of thumb". S63.68 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S63.68 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S63.68 represents “Other sprain of thumb”. 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 S63.68 a billable code?
No, S63.68 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 S63.68.
What chapter is S63.68 in?
S63.68 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S63.68?
S63.68 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 S63.68?
S63.68 has 3 child codes, including: S63.681 (Other sprain of right thumb), S63.682 (Other sprain of left thumb), S63.689 (Other sprain of unspecified thumb).
Are additional codes required with S63.68?
Yes, when using S63.68, also report: any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S63.68?
S63.68 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2854366. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does S63.68 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other sprain of thumb 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 S63.68?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for S63.68 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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