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2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S63.22

Subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of finger

ICD-10-CM Code:
S63.22
ICD-10 Code for:
Subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of finger
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
      (S60-S69)
      • Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level
        (S63)

S63.22 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of finger. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like S63.22 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.

Specific Coding Applicable to Subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of finger

Non-specific codes like S63.22 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of finger:

  • S63.220 for Subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of right index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.220A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.220D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.220S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.221 for Subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of left index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.221A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.221D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.221S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.222 for Subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of right middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.222A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.222D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.222S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.223 for Subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of left middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.223A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.223D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.223S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.224 for Subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of right ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.224A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.224D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.224S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.225 for Subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of left ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.225A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.225D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.225S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.226 for Subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of right little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.226A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.226D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.226S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.227 for Subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of left little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.227A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.227D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.227S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.228 for Subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of other finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.228A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.228D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.228S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.229 for Subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of unspecified finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.229A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.229D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.229S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level (S63). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

Patient Education


Dislocations

Dislocations are joint injuries that force the ends of your bones out of position. The cause is often a fall or a blow, sometimes from playing a contact sport. You can dislocate your ankles, knees, shoulders, hips, elbows and jaw. You can also dislocate your finger and toe joints. Dislocated joints often are swollen, very painful and visibly out of place. You may not be able to move it.

A dislocated joint is an emergency. If you have one, seek medical attention. Treatment depends on which joint you dislocate and the severity of the injury. It might include manipulations to reposition your bones, medicine, a splint or sling, and rehabilitation. When properly repositioned, a joint will usually function and move normally again in a few weeks. Once you dislocate a shoulder or kneecap, you are more likely to dislocate it again. Wearing protective gear during sports may help prevent dislocations.


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Finger Injuries and Disorders

You use your fingers and thumbs to do everything from grasping objects to playing musical instruments to typing. When there is something wrong with them, it can make life difficult. Common problems include:

  • Injuries that result in fractures (broken bones), ruptured ligaments and dislocations
  • Osteoarthritis - wear-and-tear arthritis. It can also cause deformity.
  • Tendinitis - irritation of the tendons
  • Dupuytren's contracture - a hereditary thickening of the tough tissue that lies just below the skin of your palm. It causes the fingers to stiffen and bend.
  • Trigger finger - an irritation of the sheath that surrounds the flexor tendons. It can cause the tendon to catch and release like a trigger.

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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.