S63.591 — Other specified sprain of right wrist
Is S63.591 billable?
No — S63.591 is a non-billable header code. S63.591 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 3 billable codes beneath S63.591.
S63.591 at a glance
| Code | S63.591 |
|---|---|
| Description | Other specified sprain of right wrist |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S63.591 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S63.59, the nearest indexed parent of S63.591. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Sprain › wrist › specified site NEC (joint) (ligament)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S63.591 to fully describe the condition. S63.591 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 S63.591, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.591 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S63.591, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.591 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S63
The conditions below are not part of S63.591, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.591 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 S63.591 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
What codes fall under S63.591? (3)
How long has S63.591 existed?
S63.591 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.