Traum rupture of unsp ligmt of l idx fngr at MCP/IP jt, subs

Traumatic rupture of unspecified ligament of left index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a traumatic tear of an unspecified ligament in their left index finger, affecting both the knuckle (metacarpophalangeal) and finger (interphalangeal) joints. This injury is typically caused by a sudden force or hyperextension to the finger.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for subsequent encounters related to the initial injury, such as follow-up appointments for monitoring healing, physical therapy sessions, or evaluation of ongoing symptoms after the initial treatment. It should be used when the patient is no longer in the acute phase of injury but is still receiving care for the ligament rupture.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "left index finger" and involvement of both MCP and IP joints.
Confirm the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment of the injury.
Verify that the specific ligament involved was not identified in the medical record.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S63.401Traum rupture of unsp ligament of l idx fngr at MCP/IP jt

S63.401D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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