Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S63.43

Traumatic rupture of volar plate of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint

ICD-10-CM Code:
S63.43
ICD-10 Code for:
Traumatic rupture of volar plate 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)

S63.43 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 volar plate 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 volar plate of finger at MCP/IP jt

Non-specific codes like S63.43 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 volar plate of finger at mcp/ip jt:

  • 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

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.