S63
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level
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S63 needs more characters to be billable. Pick the specific code below.
- S63.0Subluxation and dislocation of wrist and hand jointsMore levels
- S63.1Subluxation and dislocation of thumbMore levels
- S63.2Subluxation and dislocation of other finger(s)More levels
- S63.3Traumatic rupture of ligament of wristMore levels
- S63.4Traumatic rupture of ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint(s)More levels
- S63.5Other and unspecified sprain of wristMore levels
- S63.6Other and unspecified sprain of finger(s)More levels
- S63.8Sprain of other part of wrist and handMore levels
- S63.9Sprain of unspecified part of wrist and handMore levels
This code does not map to a risk-adjusting HCC in the loaded models.
Coding notes
Excludes 1 never coded together · Excludes 2 may co-exist
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
strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of wrist and hand (S66.-)
any associated open wound
The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S63
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | initial encounter |
| D | subsequent encounter |
| S | sequela |
code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes. (T07-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (T07-T88) (T20-T32) Burns and corrosions (T20-T32) Includes: burns (thermal) from electrical heating appliances burns (thermal) from electricity burns (thermal) from flame burns (thermal) from friction burns (thermal) from hot air and hot gases burns (thermal) from hot objects burns (thermal) from lightning burns (thermal) from radiation chemical burn [corrosion] (external) (internal) scalds Excludes2: erythema [dermatitis] ab igne (L59.0) radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59) sunburn (L55.-)
Official Guidelines for S63
FY 2026 ›Subsections
- I.C.19.aApplication of 7th Characters in Chapter 19
- I.C.19.bCoding of Injuries
- I.C.19.cCoding of Traumatic Fractures
- I.C.19.dCoding of Burns and Corrosions
- I.C.19.eAdverse Effects, Poisoning, Underdosing and Toxic Effects
- I.C.19.fAdult and child abuse, neglect and other maltreatment
- I.C.19.gComplications of care
Sections that reference S63
Sections whose FY 2026 text names S63, its S63 category, or a range containing it — the chapter guidance above is the authoritative source.