S63.233A

S63.233A: Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of left middle finger, initial encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMleft

S63.233A is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of left middle finger, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check S63.233A 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 S63.233A

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.

Medicare coverage

S63.233A is named in 3 Medicare coverage policies: 3 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

A53058Billing and Coding: Home Health Physical Therapy
A53065Billing and Coding: Outpatient Physical Therapy
A57311Billing and Coding: Physical Therapy - Home Health

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.