S63.418S — Traumatic rupture of collateral ligament of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, sequela
Is S63.418S billable?
Yes — S63.418S is billable for FY2027. S63.418S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S63.418S may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S63.418S at a glance
| Code | S63.418S |
|---|---|
| Description | Traumatic rupture of collateral ligament of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, 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 S63.418S?
In S63.418S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S63.418S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S63.418S group to?
S63.418S 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 S63.418S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S63.41, the nearest indexed parent of S63.418S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Rupture, ruptured › traumatic › ligament › finger › collateral
- Rupture, ruptured › traumatic › ligament › finger › collateral › index
- Rupture, ruptured › traumatic › ligament › finger › collateral › little
- Rupture, ruptured › traumatic › ligament › finger › collateral › middle
- Rupture, ruptured › traumatic › ligament › finger › collateral › ring
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to S63.418S.
- Traumatic rupture of collateral ligament of specified finger with unspecified laterality at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S63.418S to fully describe the condition. S63.418S 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 S63.418S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.418S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S63.418S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.418S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S63
The conditions below are not part of S63.418S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.418S 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 S63.418S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
How long has S63.418S existed?
S63.418S 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.