S63.428A — Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, initial encounter
Is S63.428A billable?
Yes — S63.428A is billable for FY2027. S63.428A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S63.428A may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S63.428A at a glance
| Code | S63.428A |
|---|---|
| Description | Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in S63.428A?
In S63.428A, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for S63.428A to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S63.428A group to?
S63.428A 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 S63.428A listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S63.42, the nearest indexed parent of S63.428A. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Rupture, ruptured › traumatic › ligament › finger › palmar
- Rupture, ruptured › traumatic › ligament › finger › palmar › index
- Rupture, ruptured › traumatic › ligament › finger › palmar › little
- Rupture, ruptured › traumatic › ligament › finger › palmar › middle
- Rupture, ruptured › traumatic › ligament › finger › palmar › ring
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to S63.428A.
- Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of specified finger with unspecified laterality at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S63.428A to fully describe the condition. S63.428A 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 S63.428A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.428A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S63.428A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.428A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S63
The conditions below are not part of S63.428A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.428A 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 S63.428A is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
How long has S63.428A existed?
S63.428A 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.