S63.496 – Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- Code
S63.496(claims format:S63496)- Description
- Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint
- Short description
- Traum rupture of ligament of r little finger at MCP/IP jt
- 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 › S63.4 › S63.49
Billable codes under S63.496
S63.496 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- S63.496A – Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, initial encounterBillable
- S63.496D – Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, subsequent encounterBillable
- S63.496S – Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, 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
Block S60-S69
Related codes in S63.49
- S63.490 – Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointHeader
- S63.491 – Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointHeader
- S63.492 – Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointHeader
- S63.493 – Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointHeader
- S63.494 – Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointHeader
- S63.495 – Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointHeader
- S63.497 – Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointHeader
- S63.498 – Traumatic rupture of other ligament of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointHeader
- S63.499 – Traumatic rupture of other ligament of unspecified finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code S63.496?
S63.496 is the ICD-10-CM code for traumatic rupture of other ligament of right little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).
Is S63.496 a billable code?
No. S63.496 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does S63.496 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.