S63.043A

S63.043A: Subluxation of carpometacarpal joint of unspecified thumb, initial encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

S63.043A is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for subluxation of carpometacarpal joint of unspecified thumb, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check S63.043A with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

7th character "A": initial encounter

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S63

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S63.043A

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on S63.04: Subluxation and dislocation of carpometacarpal joint of thumb

interphalangeal subluxation and dislocation of thumb (S63.1-)

Written on S63: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level

strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of wrist and hand (S66.-)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

S63.043A is named in 1 Medicare coverage policy: 1 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

A57311Billing and Coding: Physical Therapy - Home Health

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.