Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S63.4

Traumatic rupture of ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint(s)

ICD-10-CM Code:
S63.4
ICD-10 Code for:
Traum rupt of ligmt of finger at MCP and interphaln joint(s)
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)

S63.4 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of traumatic rupture of ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint(s). 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.

Specific Coding Applicable to Traum rupt of ligmt of finger at MCP and interphaln joint(s)

Non-specific codes like S63.4 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 traum rupt of ligmt of finger at mcp and interphaln joint(s):

  • S63.40 for Traumatic rupture of unspecified ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.400 for Traumatic rupture of unspecified ligament of right index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.400A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.400D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.400S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.401 for Traumatic rupture of unspecified ligament of left index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.401A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.401D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.401S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.402 for Traumatic rupture of unspecified ligament of right middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.402A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.402D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.402S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.403 for Traumatic rupture of unspecified ligament of left middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.403A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.403D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.403S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.404 for Traumatic rupture of unspecified ligament of right ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.404A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.404D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.404S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.405 for Traumatic rupture of unspecified ligament of left ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.405A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.405D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.405S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.406 for Traumatic rupture of unspecified ligament of right little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.406A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.406D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.406S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.407 for Traumatic rupture of unspecified ligament of left little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.407A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.407D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.407S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.408 for Traumatic rupture of unspecified ligament of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.408A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.408D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.408S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.409 for Traumatic rupture of unspecified ligament of unspecified finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.409A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.409D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.409S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.41 for Traumatic rupture of collateral ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.410 for Traumatic rupture of collateral ligament of right index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.410A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.410D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.410S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.411 for Traumatic rupture of collateral ligament of left index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.411A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.411D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.411S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.412 for Traumatic rupture of collateral ligament of right middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.412A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.412D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.412S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.413 for Traumatic rupture of collateral ligament of left middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.413A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.413D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.413S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.414 for Traumatic rupture of collateral ligament of right ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.414A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.414D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.414S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.415 for Traumatic rupture of collateral ligament of left ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.415A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.415D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.415S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.416 for Traumatic rupture of collateral ligament of right little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.416A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.416D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.416S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.417 for Traumatic rupture of collateral ligament of left little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.417A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.417D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.417S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.418 for Traumatic rupture of collateral ligament of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.418A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.418D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.418S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.419 for Traumatic rupture of collateral ligament of unspecified finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.419A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.419D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.419S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.42 for Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.420 for Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of right index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.420A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.420D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.420S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.421 for Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of left index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.421A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.421D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.421S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.422 for Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of right middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.422A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.422D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.422S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.423 for Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of left middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.423A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.423D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.423S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.424 for Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of right ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.424A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.424D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.424S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.425 for Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of left ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.425A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.425D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.425S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.426 for Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of right little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.426A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.426D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.426S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.427 for Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of left little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.427A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.427D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.427S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.428 for Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.428A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.428D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.428S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.429 for Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of unspecified finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.429A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.429D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.429S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.43 for Traumatic rupture of volar plate of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.430 for Traumatic rupture of volar plate of right index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.430A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.430D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.430S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.431 for Traumatic rupture of volar plate of left index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.431A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.431D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.431S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.432 for Traumatic rupture of volar plate of right middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.432A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.432D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.432S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.433 for Traumatic rupture of volar plate of left middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.433A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.433D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.433S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.434 for Traumatic rupture of volar plate of right ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.434A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.434D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.434S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.435 for Traumatic rupture of volar plate of left ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.435A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.435D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.435S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.436 for Traumatic rupture of volar plate of right little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.436A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.436D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.436S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.437 for Traumatic rupture of volar plate of left little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.437A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.437D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.437S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.438 for Traumatic rupture of volar plate of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.438A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.438D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.438S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.439 for Traumatic rupture of volar plate of unspecified finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.439A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.439D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.439S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.49 for Traumatic rupture of other ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.490 for Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.490A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.490D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.490S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.491 for Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.491A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.491D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.491S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.492 for Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.492A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.492D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.492S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.493 for Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.493A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.493D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.493S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.494 for Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.494A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.494D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.494S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.495 for Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.495A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.495D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.495S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.496 for Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.496A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.496D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.496S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.497 for Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.497A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.497D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.497S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.498 for Traumatic rupture of other ligament of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.498A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.498D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.498S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.499 for Traumatic rupture of other ligament of unspecified finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.499A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.499D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.499S 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

Patient Education


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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Sprains and Strains

A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones at a joint. Falling, twisting, or getting hit can all cause a sprain. Ankle and wrist sprains are common. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and being unable to move your joint. You might feel a pop or tear when the injury happens.

A strain is a stretched or torn muscle or tendon. Tendons are tissues that connect muscle to bone. Twisting or pulling these tissues can cause a strain. Strains can happen suddenly or develop over time. Back and hamstring muscle strains are common. Many people get strains playing sports. Symptoms include pain, muscle spasms, swelling, and trouble moving the muscle.

At first, treatment of both sprains and strains usually involves resting the injured area, icing it, wearing a bandage or device that compresses the area, and medicines. Later treatment might include exercise and physical therapy.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases


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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.