Is S63.421 a billable code?
No. S63.421 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
S63.421: Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of left index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
S63.421 groups related diagnoses under traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of left index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under S63.421
- S63.421ATraumatic rupture of palmar ligament of left index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, initial encounter
- S63.421DTraumatic rupture of palmar ligament of left index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, subsequent encounter
- S63.421STraumatic rupture of palmar ligament of left index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, sequela
Other codes in S63.42 Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint
- S63.420Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of right index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointheader
- S63.422Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of right middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointheader
- S63.423Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of left middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointheader
- S63.424Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of right ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointheader
- S63.425Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of left ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointheader
- S63.426Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of right little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointheader
- S63.427Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of left little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointheader
- S63.428Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointheader
- S63.429Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of unspecified finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointheader
S63.421 questions
What does S63.421 mean?
S63.421 is the ICD-10-CM code for Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of left index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint. It is in chapter 19, Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.