Traum rupt of unsp ligmt of l little fngr at MCP/IP jt, subs

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a traumatic tear of an unspecified ligament in the left little finger, affecting both the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and interphalangeal (IP) joints. This injury is a result of an acute event, not a chronic degenerative process.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code for follow-up encounters when a patient is receiving active treatment for a previously diagnosed traumatic rupture of an unspecified ligament in the left little finger at the MCP and IP joints. This includes subsequent cast changes, wound care, physical therapy, or medication management related to the initial injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the documentation specifies a "subsequent encounter" for treatment of the injury.
Verify the injury location is precisely the left little finger, involving both the MCP and IP joints.
Confirm the ligament involved is unspecified; if a specific ligament is documented, a more precise code should be used.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S63.407Traum rupture of unsp ligmt of l little finger at MCP/IP jt

S63.407D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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