S63.12 — Subluxation and dislocation of interphalangeal joint of thumb
Is S63.12 billable?
No — S63.12 is a non-billable header code. S63.12 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 18 billable codes beneath S63.12.
Billable codes under this header
- S63.121ASubluxation of interphalangeal joint of right thumb, initial encounter
- S63.121DSubluxation of interphalangeal joint of right thumb, subsequent encounter
- S63.121SSubluxation of interphalangeal joint of right thumb, sequela
- S63.122ASubluxation of interphalangeal joint of left thumb, initial encounter
- S63.122DSubluxation of interphalangeal joint of left thumb, subsequent encounter
- S63.122SSubluxation of interphalangeal joint of left thumb, sequela
- S63.123ASubluxation of interphalangeal joint of unspecified thumb, initial encounter
- S63.123DSubluxation of interphalangeal joint of unspecified thumb, subsequent encounter
- S63.123SSubluxation of interphalangeal joint of unspecified thumb, sequela
- S63.124ADislocation of interphalangeal joint of right thumb, initial encounter
- S63.124DDislocation of interphalangeal joint of right thumb, subsequent encounter
- S63.124SDislocation of interphalangeal joint of right thumb, sequela
- S63.125ADislocation of interphalangeal joint of left thumb, initial encounter
- S63.125DDislocation of interphalangeal joint of left thumb, subsequent encounter
- S63.125SDislocation of interphalangeal joint of left thumb, sequela
- S63.126ADislocation of interphalangeal joint of unspecified thumb, initial encounter
- S63.126DDislocation of interphalangeal joint of unspecified thumb, subsequent encounter
- S63.126SDislocation of interphalangeal joint of unspecified thumb, sequela
S63.12 at a glance
| Code | S63.12 |
|---|---|
| Description | Subluxation and dislocation of interphalangeal joint of thumb |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S63.12 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
These are the routes through the Alphabetic Index that lead to S63.12. They show the wording a clinician may have documented, which often differs from the Tabular description.
- Dislocation › interphalangeal › thumb (articular)
- Subluxation › interphalangeal › thumb
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S63.12 to fully describe the condition. S63.12 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 S63.12, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.12 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S63.12, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.12 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S63
The conditions below are not part of S63.12, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.12 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 S63.12 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
What codes fall under S63.12? (6)
- S63.121Subluxation of interphalangeal joint of right thumbnot billable
- S63.122Subluxation of interphalangeal joint of left thumbnot billable
- S63.123Subluxation of interphalangeal joint of unspecified thumbnot billable
- S63.124Dislocation of interphalangeal joint of right thumbnot billable
- S63.125Dislocation of interphalangeal joint of left thumbnot billable
- S63.126Dislocation of interphalangeal joint of unspecified thumbnot billable
How long has S63.12 existed?
S63.12 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
- FY2018Subluxation and dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of thumbSubluxation and dislocation of interphalangeal joint of thumb
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.