Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S63.036 is the diagnosis code for Dislocation of midcarpal joint of unspecified wrist. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S63.036 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S63.036 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S63.036 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Dislocation of midcarpal joint of unspecified wrist". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S63.036 is S63.03 ("Subluxation and dislocation of midcarpal joint"). S63.036 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S63.036 is located in Section S60-S69 — "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S63.036 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Dislocation of midcarpal joint of unspecified wrist" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Dislocation of midcarpal joint of unspecified wrist is S63.036.
Yes, S63.036 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S63.036 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S63.036 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.