S63.01 – Subluxation and dislocation of distal radioulnar joint
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S63.01(claims format:S6301)- Description
- Subluxation and dislocation of distal radioulnar joint
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Block
- S60-S69 Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Parent codes
- S63 › S63.0
Billable codes under S63.01
S63.01 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S63.011 – Subluxation of distal radioulnar joint of right wristHeader (more codes below)
- S63.012 – Subluxation of distal radioulnar joint of left wristHeader (more codes below)
- S63.013 – Subluxation of distal radioulnar joint of unspecified wristHeader (more codes below)
- S63.014 – Dislocation of distal radioulnar joint of right wristHeader (more codes below)
- S63.015 – Dislocation of distal radioulnar joint of left wristHeader (more codes below)
- S63.016 – Dislocation of distal radioulnar joint of unspecified wristHeader (more codes below)
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
S63 – Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level
- 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
- strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of wrist and hand (S66.-)
- any associated open wound
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S63
Block S60-S69
Index terms for S63.01
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in S63.0
- S63.00 – Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of wrist and handHeader
- S63.02 – Subluxation and dislocation of radiocarpal jointHeader
- S63.03 – Subluxation and dislocation of midcarpal jointHeader
- S63.04 – Subluxation and dislocation of carpometacarpal joint of thumbHeader
- S63.05 – Subluxation and dislocation of other carpometacarpal jointHeader
- S63.06 – Subluxation and dislocation of metacarpal (bone), proximal endHeader
- S63.07 – Subluxation and dislocation of distal end of ulnaHeader
- S63.09 – Other subluxation and dislocation of wrist and handHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S63.01?
S63.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for subluxation and dislocation of distal radioulnar joint, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S63.01 a billable code?
No. S63.01 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S63.01 belong to?
It belongs to category S63 – Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.