S63.228

S63.228: Subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of other finger

Non-billable headerICD-10-CM

S63.228 is a non-billable header ICD-10-CM code for subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of other finger. It cannot be billed on its own: choose one of the more specific child codes below. This code also requires a 7th character before it is complete.

This code requires a 7th character

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

A: initial encounter
D: subsequent encounter
S: sequela

Inclusion terms

Alternative wordings a physician may use in the chart for this same code.

Subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of specified finger with unspecified laterality

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S63.228

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

Written on S63.2: Subluxation and dislocation of other finger(s)

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.

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Code to one of these instead S63.228

3 child codes. Green means billable.