S63

Non-billable

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

S63 is the ICD-10-CM code for Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S63.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Subcodes
9
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

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.-)

Notes

  • any associated open wound

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". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S63 a billable code?
No — S63 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S63.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S63?
S63 has 9 more specific child codes, including S63.0, S63.1, S63.2.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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