Traum rupt of unsp ligmt of unsp finger at MCP/IP jt, subs

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

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a traumatic tear of a ligament in an unspecified finger, affecting either the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) or interphalangeal (IP) joint. It indicates that the patient is in the healing phase following the initial injury, receiving active treatment.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up visits where a patient is receiving ongoing care for a previously diagnosed traumatic finger ligament rupture. This includes scenarios like physical therapy sessions, re-evaluations of the injury's healing progress, or medication management during the recovery period.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "subsequent encounter" for active treatment of the injury.
Verify the injury is indeed a traumatic rupture, not a sprain or strain.
Confirm the affected joint is either MCP or IP; other finger joint injuries may map to different codes.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S63.409Traum rupture of unsp ligament of unsp finger at MCP/IP jt

S63.409D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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