S63.295S — Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of left ring finger, sequela
Is S63.295S billable?
Yes — S63.295S is billable for FY2027. S63.295S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S63.295S may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S63.295S at a glance
| Code | S63.295S |
|---|---|
| Description | Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of left ring 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 S63.295S?
In S63.295S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S63.295S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S63.295S group to?
S63.295S 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 S63.295S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S63.29, the nearest indexed parent of S63.295S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Dislocation › finger › interphalangeal › distal (articular)
- Dislocation › interphalangeal › finger › distal (articular)
- Dislocation › finger › interphalangeal › distal › index (articular)
- Dislocation › finger › interphalangeal › distal › little (articular)
- Dislocation › finger › interphalangeal › distal › middle (articular)
- Dislocation › finger › interphalangeal › distal › ring (articular)
- Dislocation › interphalangeal › finger › distal › index (articular)
- Dislocation › interphalangeal › finger › distal › little (articular)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S63.295S to fully describe the condition. S63.295S 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 S63.295S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.295S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S63.295S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.295S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S63
The conditions below are not part of S63.295S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.295S 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 S63.295S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.295S 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 S63.295S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
How long has S63.295S existed?
S63.295S 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.