S63.438D — Traumatic rupture of volar plate of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, subsequent encounter
Is S63.438D billable?
Yes — S63.438D is billable for FY2027. S63.438D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S63.438D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S63.438D at a glance
| Code | S63.438D |
|---|---|
| Description | Traumatic rupture of volar plate of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S63.438D?
In S63.438D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S63.438D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S63.438D group to?
S63.438D sits in MDC 23 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.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S63.438D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S63.43, the nearest indexed parent of S63.438D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Rupture, ruptured › traumatic › ligament › finger › volar plate
- Rupture, ruptured › traumatic › ligament › finger › volar plate › index
- Rupture, ruptured › traumatic › ligament › finger › volar plate › little
- Rupture, ruptured › traumatic › ligament › finger › volar plate › middle
- Rupture, ruptured › traumatic › ligament › finger › volar plate › ring
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to S63.438D.
- Traumatic rupture of volar plate of specified finger with unspecified laterality at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S63.438D to fully describe the condition. S63.438D 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 S63.438D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.438D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S63.438D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.438D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S63
The conditions below are not part of S63.438D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.438D 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 S63.438D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
How long has S63.438D existed?
S63.438D 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.