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2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S63.6

Other and unspecified sprain of finger(s)

ICD-10-CM Code:
S63.6
ICD-10 Code for:
Other and unspecified sprain of finger(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)

S63.6 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other and unspecified sprain of finger(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.

Unspecified diagnosis codes like S63.6 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 Other and unspecified sprain of finger(s)

Non-specific codes like S63.6 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 other and unspecified sprain of finger(s):

  • S63.60 for Unspecified sprain of thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.601 for Unspecified sprain of right thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.601A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.601D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.601S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.602 for Unspecified sprain of left thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.602A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.602D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.602S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.609 for Unspecified sprain of unspecified thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.609A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.609D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.609S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.61 for Unspecified sprain of other and unspecified finger(s) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.610 for Unspecified sprain of right index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.610A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.610D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.610S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.611 for Unspecified sprain of left index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.611A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.611D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.611S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.612 for Unspecified sprain of right middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.612A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.612D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.612S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.613 for Unspecified sprain of left middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.613A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.613D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.613S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.614 for Unspecified sprain of right ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.614A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.614D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.614S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.615 for Unspecified sprain of left ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.615A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.615D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.615S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.616 for Unspecified sprain of right little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.616A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.616D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.616S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.617 for Unspecified sprain of left little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.617A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.617D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.617S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.618 for Unspecified sprain of other finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.618A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.618D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.618S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.619 for Unspecified sprain of unspecified finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.619A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.619D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.619S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.62 for Sprain of interphalangeal joint of thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.621 for Sprain of interphalangeal joint of right thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.621A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.621D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.621S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.622 for Sprain of interphalangeal joint of left thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.622A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.622D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.622S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.629 for Sprain of interphalangeal joint of unspecified thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.629A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.629D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.629S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.63 for Sprain of interphalangeal joint of other and unspecified finger(s) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.630 for Sprain of interphalangeal joint of right index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.630A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.630D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.630S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.631 for Sprain of interphalangeal joint of left index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.631A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.631D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.631S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.632 for Sprain of interphalangeal joint of right middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.632A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.632D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.632S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.633 for Sprain of interphalangeal joint of left middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.633A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.633D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.633S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.634 for Sprain of interphalangeal joint of right ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.634A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.634D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.634S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.635 for Sprain of interphalangeal joint of left ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.635A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.635D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.635S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.636 for Sprain of interphalangeal joint of right little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.636A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.636D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.636S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.637 for Sprain of interphalangeal joint of left little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.637A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.637D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.637S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.638 for Sprain of interphalangeal joint of other finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.638A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.638D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.638S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.639 for Sprain of interphalangeal joint of unspecified finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.639A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.639D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.639S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.64 for Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.641 for Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of right thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.641A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.641D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.641S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.642 for Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of left thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.642A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.642D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.642S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.649 for Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of unspecified thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.649A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.649D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.649S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.65 for Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of other and unspecified finger(s) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.650 for Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of right index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.650A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.650D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.650S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.651 for Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of left index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.651A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.651D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.651S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.652 for Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of right middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.652A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.652D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.652S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.653 for Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of left middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.653A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.653D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.653S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.654 for Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of right ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.654A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.654D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.654S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.655 for Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of left ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.655A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.655D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.655S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.656 for Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of right little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.656A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.656D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.656S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.657 for Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of left little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.657A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.657D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.657S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.658 for Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of other finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.658A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.658D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.658S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.659 for Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of unspecified finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.659A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.659D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.659S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.68 for Other sprain of thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.681 for Other sprain of right thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.681A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.681D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.681S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.682 for Other sprain of left thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.682A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.682D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.682S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.689 for Other sprain of unspecified thumb - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.689A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.689D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.689S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.69 for Other sprain of other and unspecified finger(s) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.690 for Other sprain of right index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.690A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.690D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.690S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.691 for Other sprain of left index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.691A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.691D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.691S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.692 for Other sprain of right middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.692A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.692D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.692S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.693 for Other sprain of left middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.693A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.693D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.693S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.694 for Other sprain of right ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.694A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.694D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.694S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.695 for Other sprain of left ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.695A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.695D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.695S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.696 for Other sprain of right little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.696A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.696D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.696S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.697 for Other sprain of left little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.697A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.697D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.697S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.698 for Other sprain of other finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.698A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.698D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.698S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.699 for Other sprain of unspecified finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.699A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.699D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.699S 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

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • traumatic rupture of ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joints S63.4

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.