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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S63.24

Subluxation of distal interphalangeal joint of finger

ICD-10-CM Code:
S63.24
ICD-10 Code for:
Subluxation of distal 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)

S63.24 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 distal 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.

Specific Coding Applicable to Subluxation of distal interphalangeal joint of finger

Non-specific codes like S63.24 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 distal interphalangeal joint of finger:

  • S63.240 for Subluxation of distal interphalangeal joint of right index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.240A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.240D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.240S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.241 for Subluxation of distal interphalangeal joint of left index finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.241A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.241D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.241S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.242 for Subluxation of distal interphalangeal joint of right middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.242A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.242D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.242S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.243 for Subluxation of distal interphalangeal joint of left middle finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.243A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.243D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.243S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.244 for Subluxation of distal interphalangeal joint of right ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.244A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.244D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.244S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.245 for Subluxation of distal interphalangeal joint of left ring finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.245A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.245D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.245S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.246 for Subluxation of distal interphalangeal joint of right little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.246A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.246D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.246S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.247 for Subluxation of distal interphalangeal joint of left little finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.247A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.247D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.247S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.248 for Subluxation of distal interphalangeal joint of other finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.248A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.248D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.248S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S63.249 for Subluxation of distal interphalangeal joint of unspecified finger - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.249A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.249D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S63.249S 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.