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

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

📋Clinical Description

This diagnosis code signifies a tear or break in the collateral ligament of an unspecified finger, occurring at either the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) or interphalangeal (IP) joint, due to a traumatic event. These ligaments are crucial for stabilizing the finger joints.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for a patient presenting with a newly diagnosed collateral ligament rupture in any finger (excluding the thumb) where the specific finger is not documented. This applies to initial treatment encounters for injuries such as hyperextension or forceful abduction/adduction of the finger.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies a traumatic event as the cause of the rupture.
Verify that the specific finger (e.g., index, middle) is not identified in the medical record.
Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will require a different seventh character.

AI-generated reference — verify against official guidelines

Code Hierarchy

▲S63.419Traum rupture of collat ligament of unsp finger at MCP/IP jt

S63.419A(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