Is S63.491 a billable code?
No. S63.491 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
S63.491: Traumatic rupture of other 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
S63.491 groups related diagnoses under traumatic rupture of other 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 S63.491
- S63.491ATraumatic rupture of other ligament of left index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, initial encounter
- S63.491DTraumatic rupture of other ligament of left index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, subsequent encounter
- S63.491STraumatic rupture of other ligament of left index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, sequela
Other codes in S63.49 Traumatic rupture of other ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint
- S63.490Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointheader
- S63.492Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointheader
- S63.493Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointheader
- S63.494Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointheader
- S63.495Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointheader
- S63.496Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointheader
- S63.497Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointheader
- S63.498Traumatic rupture of other ligament of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointheader
- S63.499Traumatic rupture of other ligament of unspecified finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointheader
S63.491 questions
What does S63.491 mean?
S63.491 is the ICD-10-CM code for Traumatic rupture of other 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.