S63.125S — Dislocation of interphalangeal joint of left thumb, sequela
Is S63.125S billable?
Yes — S63.125S is billable for FY2027. S63.125S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S63.125S may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S63.125S at a glance
| Code | S63.125S |
|---|---|
| Description | Dislocation of interphalangeal joint of left thumb, sequela |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "S" | sequela |
What does the 7th character "S" mean in S63.125S?
In S63.125S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S63.125S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S63.125S group to?
S63.125S sits in MDC 08 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.
- 562Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with MCCmedical
- 563Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh without MCCmedical
How is S63.125S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S63.12, the nearest indexed parent of S63.125S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Dislocation › interphalangeal › thumb (articular)
- Subluxation › interphalangeal › thumb
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S63.125S to fully describe the condition. S63.125S 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 S63.125S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.125S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S63.125S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.125S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S63
The conditions below are not part of S63.125S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.125S 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 S63.125S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
How long has S63.125S existed?
S63.125S has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
- FY2018Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of left thumb, sequelaDislocation of interphalangeal joint of left thumb, sequela
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.