S63 – Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S63

Code: S63 (claims format: S63)
Description: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level
Short description: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrs/hnd lv
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

Billable codes under S63

S63 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

S63.0 – Subluxation and dislocation of wrist and hand jointsHeader (more codes below)
S63.1 – Subluxation and dislocation of thumbHeader (more codes below)
S63.2 – Subluxation and dislocation of other finger(s)Header (more codes below)
S63.3 – Traumatic rupture of ligament of wristHeader (more codes below)
S63.4 – Traumatic rupture of ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint(s)Header (more codes below)
S63.5 – Other and unspecified sprain of wristHeader (more codes below)
S63.6 – Other and unspecified sprain of finger(s)Header (more codes below)
S63.8 – Sprain of other part of wrist and handHeader (more codes below)
S63.9 – Sprain of unspecified part of wrist and handHeader (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 for S63

Includes:

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

Excludes2 (not included here):

strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of wrist and hand (S66.-)

Code also:

any associated open wound

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S63

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block S60-S69

Excludes2 (not included here):

burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
frostbite (T33-T34)
insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S63?

S63 is the ICD-10-CM code for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level, in the block S60-S69 (Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers).

Is S63 a billable code?

No. S63 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

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.