S63.50 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S63.501 Unspecified sprain of right wrist
- S63.501A Unspecified sprain of right wrist, initial encounter
- S63.501D Unspecified sprain of right wrist, subsequent encounter
- S63.501S Unspecified sprain of right wrist, sequela
- S63.502 Unspecified sprain of left wrist
- S63.502A Unspecified sprain of left wrist, initial encounter
- S63.502D Unspecified sprain of left wrist, subsequent encounter
- S63.502S Unspecified sprain of left wrist, sequela
- S63.509 Unspecified sprain of unspecified wrist
- S63.509A Unspecified sprain of unspecified wrist, initial encounter
- S63.509D Unspecified sprain of unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter
- S63.509S Unspecified sprain of unspecified wrist, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S63.50 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S60-S69 Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
- S63 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level
- S63.0 Subluxation and dislocation of wrist and hand joints
- S63.1 Subluxation and dislocation of thumb
- S63.2 Subluxation and dislocation of other finger(s)
- S63.3 Traumatic rupture of ligament of wrist
- S63.4 Traumatic rupture of ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint(s)
- S63.5 Other and unspecified sprain of wrist
- S63.6 Other and unspecified sprain of finger(s)
- S63.8 Sprain of other part of wrist and hand
- S63.9 Sprain of unspecified part of wrist and hand
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S63.50 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S63.50 ICD 10 code
A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones at a joint. Falling, twisting, or getting hit can all cause a sprain. Ankle and wrist sprains are common. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and being unable to move your joint. You might feel a pop or tear when the injury happens.
A strain is a stretched or torn muscle or tendon. Tendons are tissues that connect muscle to bone. Twisting or pulling these tissues can cause a strain. Strains can happen suddenly or develop over time. Back and hamstring muscle strains are common. Many people get strains playing sports. Symptoms include pain, muscle spasms, swelling, and trouble moving the muscle.
At first, treatment of both sprains and strains usually involves resting the injured area, icing it, wearing a bandage or device that compresses the area, and medicines. Later treatment might include exercise and physical therapy.
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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