Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S63.055 is the diagnosis code for Dislocation of other carpometacarpal joint of left hand. 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 S63.055 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S63.055 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S63.055 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Dislocation of other carpometacarpal joint of left hand". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S63.055 is S63.05 ("Subluxation and dislocation of other carpometacarpal joint"). S63.055 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S63.055 is located in Section S60-S69 — "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S63.055 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Dislocation of other carpometacarpal joint of left hand" 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 other carpometacarpal joint of left hand is S63.055.
Yes, S63.055 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S63.055 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S63.055 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.