Traum rupture of ligament of unsp finger at MCP/IP jt, init

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a tear or complete disruption of a ligament in any finger, excluding the thumb, at either the metacarpophalangeal (knuckle) or interphalangeal (finger joint) level, resulting from an acute injury. It indicates the initial phase of treatment for such a rupture.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for patients presenting with a newly diagnosed traumatic ligamentous injury to a finger (excluding the thumb) at the MCP or IP joint. This is appropriate when the specific ligament involved is not documented, or when the injury affects a ligament other than those specifically coded elsewhere.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies a traumatic event and not an atraumatic or degenerative condition.
Confirm the injury is to a finger other than the thumb; specific codes exist for thumb ligament injuries.
Verify this is the initial encounter for treatment of this specific injury; subsequent encounters require different seventh characters.

AI-generated reference — verify against official guidelines

Code Hierarchy

▲S63.499Traumatic rupture of ligament of unsp finger at MCP/IP jt

S63.499A(current)

Crosswalks

842.19ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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