S63.439D — Traumatic rupture of volar plate of unspecified finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, subsequent encounter
Is S63.439D billable?
Yes, but S63.439D is an unspecified code. S63.439D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S63.439D 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 S63.439D — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S63.430DTraumatic rupture of volar plate of right index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, subsequent encounter
- S63.431DTraumatic rupture of volar plate of left index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, subsequent encounter
- S63.432DTraumatic rupture of volar plate of right middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, subsequent encounter
- S63.433DTraumatic rupture of volar plate of left middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, subsequent encounter
- S63.434DTraumatic rupture of volar plate of right ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, subsequent encounter
- S63.435DTraumatic rupture of volar plate of left ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, subsequent encounter
- S63.436DTraumatic rupture of volar plate of right little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, subsequent encounter
- S63.437DTraumatic rupture of volar plate of left little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, subsequent encounter
- S63.438DTraumatic rupture of volar plate of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, subsequent encounter
S63.439D at a glance
| Code | S63.439D |
|---|---|
| Description | Traumatic rupture of volar plate of unspecified 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 S63.439D?
In S63.439D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S63.439D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S63.439D group to?
S63.439D 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 S63.439D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S63.43, the nearest indexed parent of S63.439D. 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
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S63.439D to fully describe the condition. S63.439D 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 S63.439D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.439D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S63.439D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.439D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S63
The conditions below are not part of S63.439D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.439D 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 S63.439D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
How long has S63.439D existed?
S63.439D 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.