S63.657D — Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of left little finger, subsequent encounter
Is S63.657D billable?
Yes — S63.657D is billable for FY2027. S63.657D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S63.657D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S63.657D at a glance
| Code | S63.657D |
|---|---|
| Description | Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of left little finger, 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 S63.657D?
In S63.657D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S63.657D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S63.657D group to?
S63.657D 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 S63.657D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S63.65, the nearest indexed parent of S63.657D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Sprain › finger › metacarpophalangeal (joint) (ligament)
Excludes1 — never code together — inherited from S63.6
The conditions below can never be reported together with S63.657D on the same claim. An Excludes1 note means the two conditions cannot occur in the same patient, so reporting both is a coding error.
- traumatic rupture of ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint(s) (S63.4-)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S63.657D to fully describe the condition. S63.657D 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 S63.657D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.657D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S63.657D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.657D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S63
The conditions below are not part of S63.657D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.657D 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 S63.657D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
How long has S63.657D existed?
S63.657D 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.