S63.272S — Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of right middle finger, sequela

BillableUnspecified

Is S63.272S billable?

Yes, but S63.272S is an unspecified code. S63.272S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S63.272S 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 S63.272S — the more specific alternatives are listed below.

More specific alternatives

S63.272S at a glance

Code	S63.272S
Description	Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of right middle 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 S63.272S?

In S63.272S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S63.272S to be a valid, complete code.

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

Which MS-DRGs does S63.272S group to?

S63.272S 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 S63.272S listed in the Alphabetic Index?

The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S63.27, the nearest indexed parent of S63.272S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.

Dislocation › finger › interphalangeal (articular)
Dislocation › finger › interphalangeal › index (articular)
Dislocation › finger › interphalangeal › little (articular)
Dislocation › finger › interphalangeal › middle (articular)
Dislocation › finger › interphalangeal › ring (articular)
Dislocation › interphalangeal › finger › index (articular)
Dislocation › interphalangeal › finger › little (articular)
Dislocation › interphalangeal › finger › middle (articular)

Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19

Report an additional code alongside S63.272S to fully describe the condition. S63.272S 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 S63.272S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.272S 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 S63.272S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.272S 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 S63.272S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.272S 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 S63.272S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.272S 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 S63.272S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.

any associated open wound

How long has S63.272S existed?

S63.272S 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.