2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S63Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S60-S69›S63

ICD-10-CM S63
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S63 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as S63.001A, S63.001D, S63.001S, and S63.002A.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S63
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level
Short Description
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrs/hnd lv
Chapter
S60-S69
Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS60-S69Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
CategoryS63Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level
This CodeS63Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level

Specific Coding for Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrs/hnd lvOverview

Non-specific codes like S63 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • S63.0 for Subluxation and dislocation of wrist and hand joints

  • S63.00 for Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of wrist and hand

  • S63.01 for Subluxation and dislocation of distal radioulnar joint

  • S63.02 for Subluxation and dislocation of radiocarpal joint

  • S63.03 for Subluxation and dislocation of midcarpal joint

  • S63.04 for Subluxation and dislocation of carpometacarpal joint of thumb

  • S63.05 for Subluxation and dislocation of other carpometacarpal joint

  • S63.06 for Subluxation and dislocation of metacarpal (bone), proximal end

  • S63.07 for Subluxation and dislocation of distal end of ulna

  • S63.09 for Other subluxation and dislocation of wrist and hand

  • S63.1 for Subluxation and dislocation of thumb

  • S63.10 for Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of thumb

  • S63.11 for Subluxation and dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joint of thumb

  • S63.12 for Subluxation and dislocation of interphalangeal joint of thumb

  • S63.2 for Subluxation and dislocation of other finger(s)

  • S63.20 for Unspecified subluxation of other finger

  • S63.21 for Subluxation of metacarpophalangeal joint of finger

  • S63.22 for Subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of finger

  • S63.23 for Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of finger

  • S63.24 for Subluxation of distal interphalangeal joint of finger

  • S63.25 for Unspecified dislocation of other finger

  • S63.26 for Dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joint of finger

  • S63.27 for Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of finger

  • S63.28 for Dislocation of proximal interphalangeal joint of finger

  • S63.29 for Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of finger

  • S63.3 for Traumatic rupture of ligament of wrist

  • S63.30 for Traumatic rupture of unspecified ligament of wrist

  • S63.31 for Traumatic rupture of collateral ligament of wrist

  • S63.32 for Traumatic rupture of radiocarpal ligament

  • S63.33 for Traumatic rupture of ulnocarpal (palmar) ligament

  • S63.39 for Traumatic rupture of other ligament of wrist

  • S63.4 for Traumatic rupture of ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint(s)

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

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

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

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

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

  • S63.5 for Other and unspecified sprain of wrist

  • S63.50 for Unspecified sprain of wrist

  • S63.51 for Sprain of carpal (joint)

  • S63.52 for Sprain of radiocarpal joint

  • S63.59 for Other specified sprain of wrist

  • S63.6 for Other and unspecified sprain of finger(s)

  • S63.60 for Unspecified sprain of thumb

  • S63.61 for Unspecified sprain of other and unspecified finger(s)

  • S63.62 for Sprain of interphalangeal joint of thumb

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

  • S63.64 for Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of thumb

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

  • S63.68 for Other sprain of thumb

  • S63.69 for Other sprain of other and unspecified finger(s)

  • S63.8 for Sprain of other part of wrist and hand

  • S63.8X for Sprain of other part of wrist and hand

  • S63.9 for Sprain of unspecified part of wrist and hand

  • S63.90 for Sprain of unspecified part of unspecified wrist and hand

  • S63.91 for Sprain of unspecified part of right wrist and hand

  • S63.92 for Sprain of unspecified part of left wrist and hand

Coding GuidelinesGuidance

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 applicable episode of care:

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

Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Includes

  • avulsion of joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
  • laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
  • sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
  • traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
  • traumatic rupture of joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
  • traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
  • traumatic tear of joint or ligament at wrist and hand level

Code Also

  • any associated open wound

Type 2 Excludes

  • strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of wrist and hand S66

7th Character Note

  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S63

7th Character

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

Patient EducationClinical

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.

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About S63Overview

Is S63 a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level need a more specific code from this category, such as S63.001A, S63.001D, and S63.001S.