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    ICD-10-CM Code For Dislocation And Sprain Of Joints And Ligaments At Wrist And Hand Level: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group S63 includes dislocations and sprains of joints and ligaments at the wrist and hand level, covering injuries such as ligament sprains, joint dislocations, and related soft tissue damage to the wrist, hand, and fingers. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document acute traumatic injuries, specify affected anatomical sites and laterality, and capture clinical complexity such as associated fractures or complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM S63 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM S63: Dislocation And Sprain Of Joints And Ligaments At Wrist And Hand Level Overview

    This group includes diagnoses for dislocations and sprains affecting the joints and ligaments of the wrist and hand. It targets musculoskeletal injuries of the distal upper extremity, including acute traumatic events and associated soft tissue damage. Accurate coding matters for reimbursement because it documents the injury level and complexity, supporting appropriate claim adjudication.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when documenting an acute or sequela phase dislocation or sprain of a wrist or hand joint identified clinically or by imaging. Select the code that matches the specific joint involved, laterality, and whether the encounter is initial, subsequent, or for sequela.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

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    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    S63.001AUnspecified subluxation of right wrist and hand, initial encounter
    S63.001DUnspecified subluxation of right wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
    S63.001SUnspecified subluxation of right wrist and hand, sequela
    S63.002AUnspecified subluxation of left wrist and hand, initial encounter
    S63.002DUnspecified subluxation of left wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
    S63.002SUnspecified subluxation of left wrist and hand, sequela
    S63.003AUnspecified subluxation of unspecified wrist and hand, initial encounter
    S63.003DUnspecified subluxation of unspecified wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
    S63.003SUnspecified subluxation of unspecified wrist and hand, sequela
    S63.004AUnspecified dislocation of right wrist and hand, initial encounter
    S63.004DUnspecified dislocation of right wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
    S63.004SUnspecified dislocation of right wrist and hand, sequela
    S63.005AUnspecified dislocation of left wrist and hand, initial encounter
    S63.005DUnspecified dislocation of left wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
    S63.005SUnspecified dislocation of left wrist and hand, sequela
    S63.006AUnspecified dislocation of unspecified wrist and hand, initial encounter
    S63.006DUnspecified dislocation of unspecified wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
    S63.006SUnspecified dislocation of unspecified wrist and hand, sequela
    S63.011ASubluxation of distal radioulnar joint of right wrist, initial encounter
    S63.011DSubluxation of distal radioulnar joint of right wrist, subsequent encounter

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    DRG Codes

    7 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    562Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with MCC
    563Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh without MCC
    949Aftercare with CC/MCC
    950Aftercare without CC/MCC
    963Other Multiple Significant Trauma with MCC
    964Other Multiple Significant Trauma with CC
    965Other Multiple Significant Trauma without CC/MCC

    Typical Clinical Scenarios

    • A 28-year-old male presents to the emergency department after falling onto an outstretched hand during a high-speed bicycle crash, with acute severe wrist pain, visible deformity, swelling, and limited range of motion. Radiographs show a dorsal dislocation of the scapho-lunate joint without associated fracture; the patient requires urgent closed reduction and splinting. A code from this group is assigned to capture the acute dislocation of a wrist ligamentous joint at the time of initial encounter. Typical codes: S63.011A, S63.012A
    • A 62-year-old woman with osteoporosis and chronic wrist instability reports months of intermittent ulnar-sided wrist pain and recurrent subluxation episodes after simple activities at home; she presents to hand surgery clinic for evaluation and possible ligament reconstruction. The clinical diagnosis documents chronic/longstanding dislocation or sprain-related instability of wrist ligaments, and a later or sequela code from the group is used to reflect the ongoing condition and its treatment planning. Typical codes: S63.011D, S63.012D
    • A 45-year-old construction worker develops persistent pain and stiffness after a previously treated acute dislocation of a carpometacarpal ligament three months ago; he returns with reduced grip strength and radiographic evidence of residual subluxation and soft-tissue scarring requiring revision management. A sequela or subsequent encounter code from the group is assigned to indicate complications and follow-up care related to the prior wrist/hand joint dislocation. Typical codes: S63.021S, S63.022D

    Related Codes

    S60-SUPERFICIAL-INJURY-OF-WRIST-HAND-FINGERS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Superficial Injury Of Wrist Hand And Fingers: Group Overview

    S61-OPEN-WOUND-OF-WRIST-HAND-FINGERS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Open Wound Of Wrist Hand And Fingers: Group Overview

    S62-FRACTURE-AT-WRIST-AND-HAND-LEVEL

    ICD-10-CM Code For Fracture At Wrist And Hand Level: Group Overview

    S64-INJURY-OF-NERVES-AT-WRIST-AND-HAND-LEVEL

    ICD-10-CM Code For Injury Of Nerves At Wrist And Hand Level: Group Overview

    S65-INJURY-OF-BLOOD-VESSELS-WRIST-HAND

    ICD-10-CM Code For Injury Of Blood Vessels At Wrist And Hand Level: Group Overview

    S66-INJURY-OF-MUSCLE-FASCIA-AND-TENDON

    ICD-10-CM Code For Injury Of Muscle Fascia And Tendon At Wrist And Hand Level: Group Overview

    S67-CRUSHING-INJURY-OF-WRIST-HAND-FINGERS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Crushing Injury Of Wrist Hand And Fingers: Group Overview

    S68-TRAUMATIC-AMPUTATION-WRIST-HAND-FINGERS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Traumatic Amputation Of Wrist Hand And Fingers: Group Overview

    S69-OTHER-AND-UNSPECIFIED-WRIST-HAND-INJURIES

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other And Unspecified Injuries Of Wrist Hand And Finger(S): Group Overview

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    References

    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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