S63 ICD-10-CM Code: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
S63Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where S63 sits
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Chapter 19
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
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Section
Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)
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Category S63
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level
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Code S63
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level
Codes under S63
S63 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
S63.0Subluxation and dislocation of wrist and hand jointsS63.1Subluxation and dislocation of thumbS63.2Subluxation and dislocation of other finger(s)S63.3Traumatic rupture of ligament of wristS63.4Traumatic rupture of ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint(s)S63.5Other and unspecified sprain of wristS63.6Other and unspecified sprain of finger(s)S63.8Sprain of other part of wrist and handS63.9Sprain of unspecified part of wrist and handNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for S63.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for S63.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for S63.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for S63.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of wrist and hand (S66.-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code S63 mean?
S63 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level.”
Is S63 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. S63 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is S63 located in ICD-10-CM?
S63 is listed in Chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88), within Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69) (S60–S69), under category S63, Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level.
What coding notes are listed for S63?
No inclusion terms are listed for S63 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of wrist and hand (S66.-).