S63.3 – Traumatic rupture of ligament of wrist
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S63.3(claims format:S633)- Description
- Traumatic rupture of ligament of wrist
- 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
Billable codes under S63.3
S63.3 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S63.30 – Traumatic rupture of unspecified ligament of wristHeader (more codes below)
- S63.31 – Traumatic rupture of collateral ligament of wristHeader (more codes below)
- S63.32 – Traumatic rupture of radiocarpal ligamentHeader (more codes below)
- S63.33 – Traumatic rupture of ulnocarpal (palmar) ligamentHeader (more codes below)
- S63.39 – Traumatic rupture of other ligament of 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
Related codes in S63
- S63.0 – Subluxation and dislocation of wrist and hand jointsHeader
- S63.1 – Subluxation and dislocation of thumbHeader
- S63.2 – Subluxation and dislocation of other finger(s)Header
- S63.4 – Traumatic rupture of ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint(s)Header
- S63.5 – Other and unspecified sprain of wristHeader
- S63.6 – Other and unspecified sprain of finger(s)Header
- S63.8 – Sprain of other part of wrist and handHeader
- S63.9 – Sprain of unspecified part of wrist and handHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S63.3?
S63.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for traumatic rupture of ligament of wrist, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S63.3 a billable code?
No. S63.3 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S63.3 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.