Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S63.263 is the diagnosis code for Dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joint of left middle finger. 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 S63.263 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S63.263 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S63.263 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joint of left middle finger". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S63.263 is S63.26 ("Dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joint of finger"). S63.263 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S63.263 is located in Section S60-S69 — "Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S63.263 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Dislocation of metacarpophalangeal joint of left middle finger" 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 metacarpophalangeal joint of left middle finger is S63.263.
Yes, S63.263 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S63.263 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S63.263 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.