Traum rupt of unsp ligmt of r little fngr at MCP/IP jt, init

Traumatic rupture of unspecified ligament of right little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, initial encounter

📋Clinical Description

This diagnosis code signifies a complete or partial tear of an unidentifiable ligament within the right little finger, specifically affecting either the joint connecting the finger to the hand (metacarpophalangeal) or the joints within the finger itself (interphalangeal). This injury is a direct result of trauma.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a traumatic rupture of an unspecified ligament in the right little finger's MCP or IP joint, and the patient is presenting for the initial treatment of this injury. This is appropriate when the specific ligament involved (e.g., collateral, volar plate) is not documented.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies "rupture" rather than a sprain or strain.
Verify the injury location is the right little finger and involves either the MCP or IP joint.
Confirm this is the patient's initial encounter for this specific injury.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S63.406Traum rupture of unsp ligmt of r little finger at MCP/IP jt

S63.406A(current)

Crosswalks

842.19ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S63Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrs/hnd lv S63.0Subluxation and dislocation of wrist and hand joints S63.00Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of wrist and hand S63.001Unspecified subluxation of right wrist and hand S63.001A