Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S63.42

Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint

ICD-10-CM Code:
S63.42
ICD-10 Code for:
Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of finger at MCP/IP jt
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)

S63.42 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 palmar ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint. 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 Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of finger at MCP/IP jt

Non-specific codes like S63.42 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 traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of finger at mcp/ip jt:

  • 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

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


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.