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2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S63.27

Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of finger

ICD-10-CM Code:
S63.27
ICD-10 Code for:
Dislocation 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)

S63.27 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of dislocation 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 S63.27 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 Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of finger

Non-specific codes like S63.27 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 dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of finger:

  • S63.270 for Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of right index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.270A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.270D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.270S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.271 for Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of left index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.271A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.271D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.271S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.272 for Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of right middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.272A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.272D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.272S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.273 for Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of left middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.273A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.273D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.273S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.274 for Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of right ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.274A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.274D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.274S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.275 for Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of left ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.275A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.275D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.275S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.276 for Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of right little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.276A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.276D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.276S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.277 for Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of left little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.277A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.277D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.277S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.278 for Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of other finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.278A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.278D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.278S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.279 for Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of unspecified finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.279A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.279D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.279S 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.