2025 ICD-10-CM code S63.200S
Unspecified subluxation of the right index finger, sequela. This refers to a late effect of a partial or complete dislocation of the bones in the right index finger at the joint.
Medical necessity for the use of this code is established by the presence of ongoing symptoms and functional limitations resulting from the previous subluxation injury.
Clinicians diagnose subluxation based on physical examination, patient history, and imaging studies (X-rays, MRI, CT scans). Treatment may involve splinting, pain management, exercises, or surgery.
- Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers (S60-S69)
In simple words: This code refers to the long-term effects of a partially dislocated finger joint in your right index finger. It happened in the past, and this code is used to document the lasting problems you have because of that injury.
Unspecified subluxation of right index finger, sequela.A subluxation is a partial or incomplete dislocation. This code describes the late effects of such an injury to the right index finger. The specific joint involved is not specified.
Example 1: A patient presents with chronic pain and stiffness in their right index finger following a subluxation injury six months prior. The patient has limited range of motion and difficulty with gripping objects., A patient experiences ongoing numbness and tingling in their right index finger after a subluxation that occurred a year ago. Nerve damage is suspected., A patient has recurrent instability in their right index finger joint following a subluxation several years prior. They report the finger "gives way" frequently.
Documentation should include the details of the original injury, the date of the injury, any prior treatment received, current symptoms, and impact on function.
- Specialties:Orthopedic surgery, Hand surgery, Emergency medicine, Primary care
- Place of Service:Office, Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital,Emergency Room - Hospital,Outpatient Hospital