S63.002D — Unspecified subluxation of left wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
Is S63.002D billable?
Yes, but S63.002D is an unspecified code. S63.002D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S63.002D is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S63.002D — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S63.011DSubluxation of distal radioulnar joint of right wrist, subsequent encounter
- S63.021DSubluxation of radiocarpal joint of right wrist, subsequent encounter
- S63.031DSubluxation of midcarpal joint of right wrist, subsequent encounter
- S63.041DSubluxation of carpometacarpal joint of right thumb, subsequent encounter
- S63.051DSubluxation of other carpometacarpal joint of right hand, subsequent encounter
- S63.061DSubluxation of metacarpal (bone), proximal end of right hand, subsequent encounter
- S63.071DSubluxation of distal end of right ulna, subsequent encounter
- S63.091DOther subluxation of right wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
S63.002D at a glance
| Code | S63.002D |
|---|---|
| Description | Unspecified subluxation of left wrist and hand, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S63.002D?
In S63.002D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S63.002D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S63.002D group to?
S63.002D sits in MDC 23 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S63.002D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S63.00, the nearest indexed parent of S63.002D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Subluxation › wrist
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S63.002D to fully describe the condition. S63.002D is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S63.002D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.002D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S63.002D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.002D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S63
The conditions below are not part of S63.002D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.002D and the excluded code may both be reported.
- strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of wrist and hand (S66.-)
Code also — inherited from S63
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S63.002D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
How long has S63.002D existed?
S63.002D has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.