S63.499S — Traumatic rupture of other ligament of unspecified finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, sequela
Is S63.499S billable?
Yes, but S63.499S is an unspecified code. S63.499S is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S63.499S 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 S63.499S — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S63.490STraumatic rupture of other ligament of right index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, sequela
- S63.491STraumatic rupture of other ligament of left index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, sequela
- S63.492STraumatic rupture of other ligament of right middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, sequela
- S63.493STraumatic rupture of other ligament of left middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, sequela
- S63.494STraumatic rupture of other ligament of right ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, sequela
- S63.495STraumatic rupture of other ligament of left ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, sequela
- S63.496STraumatic rupture of other ligament of right little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, sequela
- S63.497STraumatic rupture of other ligament of left little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, sequela
- S63.498STraumatic rupture of other ligament of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, sequela
S63.499S at a glance
| Code | S63.499S |
|---|---|
| Description | Traumatic rupture of other ligament of unspecified 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 S63.499S?
In S63.499S, the 7th character S means sequela. The 7th character is required for S63.499S to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S63.499S group to?
S63.499S 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 S63.499S listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S63.499, the nearest indexed parent of S63.499S. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Rupture, ruptured › traumatic › ligament › finger › specified site NEC
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S63.499S to fully describe the condition. S63.499S 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 S63.499S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.499S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S63.499S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.499S and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S63
The conditions below are not part of S63.499S, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.499S 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 S63.499S is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
How long has S63.499S existed?
S63.499S 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.