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

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

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a tear or break in the volar plate ligament, which is a thick, fibrous structure on the palmar side of a finger joint, specifically at the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) or interphalangeal (IP) joint. This injury is traumatic in nature and affects an unspecified finger.

🎯When to Use

Use this code for follow-up encounters for patients previously diagnosed with a traumatic rupture of the volar plate of an unspecified finger at the MCP or IP joint. This includes visits for continued treatment, monitoring healing, or addressing complications after the initial injury.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies a traumatic etiology and involvement of the volar plate at either the MCP or IP joint.
The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.
Confirm that the specific finger involved is not documented, as this code is for an "unspecified" finger.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S63.439Traumatic rupture of volar plate of unsp finger at MCP/IP jt

S63.439D(current)

Crosswalks

V58.89ApproxICD-9

Same Category

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