S63.233 – Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of left middle finger
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S63.233(claims format:S63233)- Description
- Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of left middle finger
- Short description
- Subluxation of proximal interphaln joint of l mid finger
- 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 › S63.2 › S63.23
Billable codes under S63.233
S63.233 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S63.233A – Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of left middle finger, initial encounterBillable
- S63.233D – Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of left middle finger, subsequent encounterBillable
- S63.233S – Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of left middle finger, sequelaBillable
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.
| 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
S63.2 – Subluxation and dislocation of other finger(s)
- subluxation and dislocation of thumb (S63.1-)
Block S60-S69
Related codes in S63.23
- S63.230 – Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of right index fingerHeader
- S63.231 – Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of left index fingerHeader
- S63.232 – Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of right middle fingerHeader
- S63.234 – Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of right ring fingerHeader
- S63.235 – Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of left ring fingerHeader
- S63.236 – Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of right little fingerHeader
- S63.237 – Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of left little fingerHeader
- S63.238 – Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of other fingerHeader
- S63.239 – Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of unspecified fingerHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S63.233?
S63.233 is the ICD-10-CM code for subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of left middle finger, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S63.233 a billable code?
No. S63.233 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S63.233 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.