S63.499A

S63.499A: Traumatic rupture of other ligament of unspecified finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, initial encounter

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

S63.499A is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for traumatic rupture of other ligament of unspecified finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, initial encounter. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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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 S63.499A

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

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.

7th character "A": initial encounter

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above S63.499A

Risk adjustment

Code history

Other codes under S63.499