S63.239S — Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of unspecified finger, sequela

BillableUnspecified

Is S63.239S billable?

Yes, but S63.239S is an unspecified code. S63.239S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S63.239S 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 S63.239S — the more specific alternatives are listed below.

More specific alternatives

S63.239S at a glance

Code	S63.239S
Description	Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of unspecified finger, 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 S63.239S?

In S63.239S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S63.239S to be a valid, complete code.

Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:

Which MS-DRGs does S63.239S group to?

S63.239S 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 S63.239S listed in the Alphabetic Index?

The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S63.23, the nearest indexed parent of S63.239S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.

Subluxation › finger › interphalangeal › proximal
Subluxation › interphalangeal › finger › proximal joint
Subluxation › finger › interphalangeal › proximal › index
Subluxation › finger › interphalangeal › proximal › little
Subluxation › finger › interphalangeal › proximal › middle
Subluxation › finger › interphalangeal › proximal › ring
Subluxation › interphalangeal › finger › proximal joint › index
Subluxation › interphalangeal › finger › proximal joint › little

Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19

Report an additional code alongside S63.239S to fully describe the condition. S63.239S 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 S63.239S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.239S and the excluded code may both be reported.

birth trauma (P10-P15)
obstetric trauma (O70-O71)

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69

The conditions below are not part of S63.239S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.239S and the excluded code may both be reported.

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
frostbite (T33-T34)
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S63

The conditions below are not part of S63.239S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.239S and the excluded code may both be reported.

strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of wrist and hand (S66.-)

Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S63.2

The conditions below are not part of S63.239S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.239S and the excluded code may both be reported.

subluxation and dislocation of thumb (S63.1-)

Code also — inherited from S63

Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S63.239S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.

any associated open wound

How long has S63.239S existed?

S63.239S 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.