Traum rupt of palmar ligmt of r lit fngr at MCP/IP jt, subs

Traumatic rupture of palmar ligament of right little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint, subsequent encounter

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a tear in the palmar ligament of the right little finger, affecting both the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and interphalangeal (IP) joints, due to a recent injury. This specific code is used for follow-up care after the initial treatment of the rupture.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when a patient presents for subsequent care, such as cast changes, wound checks, physical therapy, or medication refills, following an initial diagnosis and treatment of a traumatic palmar ligament rupture in the right little finger. This indicates the patient is in the healing phase of the injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment.
Verify the injury location is specifically the right little finger and involves both MCP and IP joints.
Confirm the etiology is traumatic, not degenerative or spontaneous.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S63.426Traum rupt of palmar ligmt of r little finger at MCP/IP jt

S63.426D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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