S63.8X — Sprain of other part of wrist and hand
Is S63.8X billable?
No — S63.8X is a non-billable header code. S63.8X 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 9 billable codes beneath S63.8X.
Billable codes under this header
- S63.8X1ASprain of other part of right wrist and hand, initial encounter
- S63.8X1DSprain of other part of right wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
- S63.8X1SSprain of other part of right wrist and hand, sequela
- S63.8X2ASprain of other part of left wrist and hand, initial encounter
- S63.8X2DSprain of other part of left wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
- S63.8X2SSprain of other part of left wrist and hand, sequela
- S63.8X9ASprain of other part of unspecified wrist and hand, initial encounter
- S63.8X9DSprain of other part of unspecified wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
- S63.8X9SSprain of other part of unspecified wrist and hand, sequela
S63.8X at a glance
| Code | S63.8X |
|---|---|
| Description | Sprain of other part of wrist and hand |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S63.8X to fully describe the condition. S63.8X 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 S63.8X, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.8X and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S60-S69
The conditions below are not part of S63.8X, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.8X and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S63
The conditions below are not part of S63.8X, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S63.8X 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 S63.8X is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
What codes fall under S63.8X? (3)
How long has S63.8X existed?
S63.8X 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.