S63.26 – Dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joint of finger
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S63.26(claims format:S6326)- Description
- Dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joint of 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
Billable codes under S63.26
S63.26 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S63.260 – Dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joint of right index fingerHeader (more codes below)
- S63.261 – Dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joint of left index fingerHeader (more codes below)
- S63.262 – Dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joint of right middle fingerHeader (more codes below)
- S63.263 – Dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joint of left middle fingerHeader (more codes below)
- S63.264 – Dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joint of right ring fingerHeader (more codes below)
- S63.265 – Dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joint of left ring fingerHeader (more codes below)
- S63.266 – Dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joint of right little fingerHeader (more codes below)
- S63.267 – Dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joint of left little fingerHeader (more codes below)
- S63.268 – Dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joint of other fingerHeader (more codes below)
- S63.269 – Dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joint of unspecified fingerHeader (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
S63.2 – Subluxation and dislocation of other finger(s)
- subluxation and dislocation of thumb (S63.1-)
Block S60-S69
Index terms for S63.26
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
- Dislocation, finger, metacarpophalangeal
- Dislocation, metacarpophalangeal, finger
- Dislocation, finger, metacarpophalangeal, ring
- Dislocation, metacarpophalangeal, finger, ring
- Dislocation, finger, metacarpophalangeal, index
- Dislocation, metacarpophalangeal, finger, index
- Dislocation, finger, metacarpophalangeal, little
- Dislocation, finger, metacarpophalangeal, middle
- Dislocation, metacarpophalangeal, finger, little
- Dislocation, metacarpophalangeal, finger, middle
Related codes in S63.2
- S63.20 – Unspecified subluxation of other fingerHeader
- S63.21 – Subluxation of metacarpophalangeal joint of fingerHeader
- S63.22 – Subluxation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of fingerHeader
- S63.23 – Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of fingerHeader
- S63.24 – Subluxation of distal interphalangeal joint of fingerHeader
- S63.25 – Unspecified dislocation of other fingerHeader
- S63.27 – Dislocation of unspecified interphalangeal joint of fingerHeader
- S63.28 – Dislocation of proximal interphalangeal joint of fingerHeader
- S63.29 – Dislocation of distal interphalangeal joint of fingerHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S63.26?
S63.26 is the ICD-10-CM code for dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joint of finger, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S63.26 a billable code?
No. S63.26 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S63.26 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.