{"id":181295,"date":"2026-08-18T08:23:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T08:23:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/?p=181295"},"modified":"2026-08-18T08:43:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T08:43:30","slug":"icd-10-code-s63202s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pabau.com\/nl\/diagnostic-codes\/icd-10-code-s63202s\/","title":{"rendered":"ICD-10 Code S63.202S: Unspecified subluxation of right middle finger, sequela"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"MedicalWebPage\",\"headline\":\"ICD-10 Code S63.202S: Unspecified subluxation of right middle finger, sequela\",\"description\":\"S63.202S is the billable ICD-10-CM code for right middle finger subluxation sequela. It needs a companion code for the residual condition.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/diagnostic-codes\/icd-10-code-s63202s\/\",\"audience\":{\"@type\":\"MedicalAudience\",\"audienceType\":\"Clinician\"},\"reviewedBy\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"Dr Vanja Kitanova\",\"jobTitle\":\"Medical Reviewer\",\"affiliation\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"Pabau\"},\"knowsAbout\":[\"Medical Coding\",\"Clinical Documentation\",\"Healthcare Billing\",\"Clinical Safety\"],\"sameAs\":\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/blog\/author\/vanja\/\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-08-18\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-08-18\"}<\/script>\n\n\n        <div id=\"key_takeaways\">\n            <div class=\"header\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Key-Takeaways-Icon.svg\" alt=\"Key takeaways\" height=\"42\" width=\"42\">\n                                <h3>Key takeaways<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"list\">\n                                                            <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>S63.202S is the billable ICD-10-CM code for an unspecified subluxation of the right middle finger, reported as a sequela.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>The code is valid for the 2025 and 2026 ICD-10-CM editions, effective October 1, 2025.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>The 7th character S restricts the code to sequela encounters. Use A for initial encounters and D for subsequent ones.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>Report S63.202S second, after a code for the residual condition itself, such as M79.644 or G89.21.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#3D3D46\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p>Practice management software like Pabau keeps the injury history, treatment notes, and insurer details on one patient record.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ICD-10 Code S63.202S<\/strong> is the billable ICD-10-CM code for an unspecified subluxation of the right middle finger, reported as a sequela. It applies once the original injury has healed and the patient is being treated for what it left behind. That covers stiffness, chronic pain, reduced grip strength, or joint instability in the affected finger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This reference covers billable status, the S63 hierarchy, related codes, the CPT crosswalk, and the documentation an auditor expects. Sequela coding for hand injuries sits in the S60-S69 block of ICD-10-CM Chapter 19. It is written for coders and billing teams in orthopedic, physical therapy, and hand surgery practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"ICD-10 Revisions: Stay Updated or Fall Behind\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bqAyb-BCA0w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ICD-10 Code S63.202S: definition and billable status<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">S63.202S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM diagnosis code, which means a payer will accept it on a claim. The details below are what a coder needs to confirm before submitting it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Field<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Detail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Code<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">S63.202S<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Full description<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Unspecified subluxation of right middle finger, sequela<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Billable \/ specific<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">ICD-10-CM edition<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">2025 and 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Effective date (2026 edition)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">October 1, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">7th character<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">S (sequela)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Valid for reimbursement<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Yes, when documentation supports sequela<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The word unspecified means the documentation does not name the joint involved, whether interphalangeal or metacarpophalangeal. When the note does name the joint, pick the more specific sibling code instead. You can confirm current code validity with the <a href=\"https:\/\/icd10cmtool.cdc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CDC ICD-10-CM web tool<\/a>, which reflects official CMS tabular list data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 7th character &#8216;S&#8217;: sequela vs. initial and subsequent encounters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 7th character is the element most often misapplied in finger subluxation coding. For S63.202S, the S limits the code to one context. The injury has finished its acute healing phase, and the visit is about what remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>7th character A (initial encounter):<\/strong> Use S63.202A while the patient is under active treatment for the subluxation. That includes surgery, an emergency department visit, or evaluation by a new provider. It applies regardless of whether this is the patient&#8217;s first visit to you.<\/li><li><strong>7th character D (subsequent encounter):<\/strong> Use S63.202D for routine care during the healing phase, once active treatment is finished. Cast changes, medication adjustments, and follow-up visits all belong here.<\/li><li><strong>7th character S (sequela):<\/strong> Use S63.202S when the patient presents with stiffness, reduced grip strength, chronic pain, or instability caused by the original subluxation. The late effect is what you are treating now.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section I.C.19.a of the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines requires two codes for a sequela. Report the residual condition first, then S63.202S second. If the residual is chronic pain, a code from M79.6- or G89- goes ahead of the sequela code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A record that prompts for the 7th character at the point of coding stops this pairing from slipping. When the note does not say which finger was involved, <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/diagnostic-codes\/icd-10-code-s63209a\/\" rel=\"noopener\">S63.209A<\/a> covers the initial encounter. The full guidelines sit on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/medicare\/coding-billing\/icd-10-codes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CMS ICD-10 codes page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ICD-10 code hierarchy for S63.202S<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">S63.202S sits in a defined classification hierarchy. Walking it confirms you are coding at the right level of specificity, and it shows you the sibling codes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Level<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Code \/ Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Chapter<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Chapter 19: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Block<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">S60-S69: Injuries to the wrist and hand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Category<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">S63: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments of wrist and hand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Subcategory<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">S63.2: Subluxation and dislocation of other finger(s)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Code<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">S63.202: Unspecified subluxation of right middle finger<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">Full code with 7th character<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">S63.202S: Unspecified subluxation of right middle finger, sequela<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The S63 category covers dislocations and sprains of the wrist and hand, including ligament injuries. It also holds wrist sprain sequela codes such as <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/diagnostic-codes\/icd-10-code-s63592s\/\" rel=\"noopener\">S63.592S<\/a>. S63.2 narrows the range to subluxations and dislocations of the fingers other than the thumb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside S63.2-, the fifth character identifies the injury type and the joint. S63.20- is an unspecified subluxation, and S63.21- is a metacarpophalangeal subluxation. The sixth character then encodes the finger and its side together, so 2 means the right middle finger. Browse the full range with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aapc.com\/codes\/icd-10-codes-range\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AAPC Codify ICD-10-CM lookup<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Codes that sit next to S63.202S<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right code inside S63.2- depends on the joint documented and on the encounter type. The table below lists the codes closest to S63.202S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Code<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Description<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Key difference<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">S63.202A<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Unspecified subluxation of right middle finger, initial encounter<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Use for first or active treatment visits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">S63.202D<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Unspecified subluxation of right middle finger, subsequent encounter<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Use for routine follow-up during healing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">S63.200S<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Unspecified subluxation of right index finger, sequela<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Index finger, not middle finger<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">S63.204S<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Unspecified subluxation of right ring finger, sequela<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Ring finger, not middle finger<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">S63.232S<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Subluxation of proximal interphalangeal joint of right middle finger, sequela<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Joint-specific PIP code, when the note names the joint<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">S63.242S<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Subluxation of distal interphalangeal joint of right middle finger, sequela<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Joint-specific DIP code, when the note names the joint<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">S63.632S<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Sprain of interphalangeal joint of right middle finger, sequela<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Ligament sprain, not subluxation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Middle finger subluxation often arrives alongside a sprain after athletic contact, which is why <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/industry\/sports-medicine-software\/\" rel=\"noopener\">sports medicine practices<\/a> see both codes on one claim. When both are documented, report them together, with the subluxation first if it is the primary reason for the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Approximate synonyms and applicable diagnoses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several clinical phrases map to S63.202S. Knowing them helps you index correctly when the physician&#8217;s wording does not match the ICD-10-CM descriptor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sequela of subluxation of right middle finger<\/li><li>Late effect of right middle finger subluxation<\/li><li>Residual of right third digit subluxation<\/li><li>Unspecified subluxation right middle finger, old injury<\/li><li>Chronic instability of right middle finger following subluxation<\/li><li>Subluxation of right middle finger, healed, with residual<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a note references the third digit of the right hand, that is the right middle finger, coded here. If the physician writes partial dislocation rather than subluxation, S63.202S still applies, because ICD-10-CM treats a subluxation as an incomplete dislocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CPT codes commonly used with S63.202S<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">S63.202S is a diagnosis code and must be paired with a CPT or HCPCS procedure code on the claim. The codes below are commonly reported with finger subluxation sequela diagnoses. CMS does not mandate these pairings and payers differ, so confirm coverage and medical necessity before billing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5;margin:1.5em 0 2em;box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08)\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">CPT Code<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Description<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#121D36;color:#fff;padding:14px 16px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:0.3px;border-bottom:2px solid #2BADD4\">Typical use<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">99213<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Office or other outpatient visit, established patient, low to moderate complexity<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Follow-up evaluation of residual symptoms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">99214<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Office or other outpatient visit, established patient, moderate to high complexity<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Complex sequela evaluation with decision-making<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">97110<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Therapeutic exercise, each 15 minutes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Strengthening exercises for residual weakness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">97530<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Therapeutic activities, each 15 minutes<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Functional restoration for grip and dexterity deficits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">97012<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Mechanical traction<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Joint mobilization adjunct when indicated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #E8ECF0;background:#F9FAFB\">\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;font-weight:600;color:#121D36\">26715<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Open treatment of metacarpophalangeal joint dislocation, single, with internal fixation when performed<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:12px 16px;color:#374151\">Surgical correction of persistent instability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hand rehabilitation teams working on grip strength and joint instability report these codes against the S63.202S diagnosis. Practices billing under <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/industry\/physical-therapy-emr\/\" rel=\"noopener\">physical therapy workflows<\/a> should confirm the sequela diagnosis appears explicitly in the clinical record first.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div id=\"pro_tip\">\n            <div class=\"img\">\n                <svg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 42\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                        d=\"M12.6383 19.5238C12.6632 21.2071 12.8734 22.9926 12.0685 24.5523C11.0341 26.8917 8.45076 28.169 7.56292 30.5918C6.63082 33.1061 7.19505 36.185 9.31371 37.9786C10.929 39.5678 13.4183 39.9873 15.6061 39.5463C17.4592 39.073 19.1049 37.8388 19.9706 36.1608C20.781 34.7141 20.7866 32.9904 20.5293 31.3985C20.1006 29.3092 18.3775 27.8705 16.9807 26.362C14.8814 24.1005 14.6684 20.6854 15.595 17.8915C16.4331 15.4768 19.0026 14.2344 20.0425 11.9461C20.7202 10.6769 20.7506 9.20327 20.6068 7.81304C20.1864 5.40098 18.3139 3.23631 15.8716 2.56674C13.9742 2.03969 11.8224 2.30052 10.1739 3.37614C8.70522 4.34688 7.5878 5.86618 7.28356 7.58178C6.76081 9.82981 7.53525 12.2822 9.20307 13.9118C10.7658 15.4741 12.4806 17.2273 12.6383 19.5238Z\"\n                        fill=\"#2BADD4\" \/>\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                        d=\"M22.7048 19.8387C22.6822 22.3279 24.4507 24.6234 26.7493 25.4682C28.0531 25.961 29.4725 25.9183 30.7989 25.5487C32.0575 24.9955 33.301 24.2237 34.0069 23.0092C34.8384 21.5811 35.2982 19.8286 34.7832 18.2094C34.3611 16.2507 32.8739 14.6541 31.0275 13.9426C28.6736 12.9595 25.8073 13.7942 24.1719 15.7001C23.2022 16.8366 22.6143 18.3326 22.7048 19.8387Z\"\n                        fill=\"#2BADD4\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <h3>Pro Tip<\/h3>\n                <p>Always verify CPT-to-ICD-10 pairings against your payer&#8217;s local coverage determination (LCD) before submitting claims for finger subluxation sequela. Many payers require documentation of functional limitation, prior treatment history, and the specific residual condition to support medical necessity.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the documentation has to show<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A sequela code holds up only when the record ties the current condition to the original subluxation. A missing causal link is the most common audit finding on musculoskeletal sequela claims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Clinicians in orthopedic, hand therapy, and rehabilitation settings should cover the following to support S63.202S:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Original injury reference:<\/strong> Note the date, mechanism, and nature of the original subluxation. State that it was treated and is no longer healing actively.<\/li><li><strong>Causal link statement:<\/strong> Say plainly that the current complaint, such as chronic stiffness or pain on grip, follows from the prior subluxation.<\/li><li><strong>Nature of the residual:<\/strong> Describe the specific sequela, whether reduced range of motion, chronic pain, instability, or tendon adhesion. Use measurable findings where you can.<\/li><li><strong>Laterality confirmation:<\/strong> Name the right middle finger in the note. Laterality errors are a common query trigger.<\/li><li><strong>Joint specificity note:<\/strong> Document the joint if it is known, whether proximal or distal interphalangeal. If it is not known, the unspecified designation in S63.202S is correct. Using the more specific code when the record supports it lowers audit risk.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Capturing this in structured <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/features\/medical-records-management\/\" rel=\"noopener\">clinical documentation tools<\/a> rather than free-text fields keeps a required element from going missing at submission. <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/features\/patient-intake-software\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital intake forms<\/a> that ask about prior injuries surface sequela-triggering events earlier in the encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pabau.com\/cdn\/attachments\/pulse\/content-engine\/diagnostic_codes\/icd-10-code-s63202s\/comprehensive-emr-patient-record-management.webp\" alt=\"Comprehensive EMR and patient record management in Pabau\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pabau&#8217;s client records keep the original injury note, treatment history, and residual findings in one file, so the causal link for S63.202S is documented.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px;width:800px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Includes and excludes notes for S63.202S<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The parent category S63 carries coding notes that apply to S63.202S. They set the scope of the code and head off common miscoding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What S63 includes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">S63 includes avulsion of a joint or ligament at wrist and hand level, and laceration of cartilage or ligament. It also covers sprain of cartilage, ligament, joint capsule, and meniscus at that level. Traumatic hemarthrosis and rupture of a joint or ligament sit here too, and subluxation belongs as a form of incomplete dislocation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What S63 excludes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">S63 carries an Excludes2 note for strain of muscle, fascia, and tendon at wrist and hand level, coded to S66.-. Excludes2 means the condition is not included here but can be reported alongside when both are present. So a tendon strain and a subluxation can appear on the same claim when the record supports both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Pabau supports sequela coding and claim submission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A coder can know S63.202S perfectly and still lose the claim at submission. The companion code gets left off, or the laterality in the note contradicts the code. <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/blog\/practice-management-software\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Practice management software<\/a> like Pabau keeps the record and the claim in one place, so those details travel together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pabau&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/features\/claims-management-software\/\" rel=\"noopener\">claims management<\/a> pulls the patient, treatment, and insurer details already held on the record into a pre-filled claim. In the US that submission goes out through Claim.MD, with eligibility checks, claim status tracking, and electronic remittance advice posting. The coding decisions stay with your coder, and the documentation that backs them sits in the same file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.pabau.com\/cdn\/attachments\/pulse\/content-engine\/diagnostic_codes\/icd-10-code-s63202s\/automate-claims-through-healthcode.webp\" alt=\"Pabau claims submission and tracking dashboard\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Pabau&#8217;s claims management sends a pre-filled claim to your clearinghouse and tracks its status, so a rejected sequela claim surfaces the same week.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px;width:800px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reviewing what makes a <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/blog\/clean-claim\/\" rel=\"noopener\">clean claim<\/a> is worth the time here, because sequela pairs fail on small omissions. A returning patient&#8217;s file already shows the resolved subluxation, which is the prompt a coder needs.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div id=\"pro_tip\">\n            <div class=\"img\">\n                <svg width=\"42\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 42 42\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                        d=\"M12.6383 19.5238C12.6632 21.2071 12.8734 22.9926 12.0685 24.5523C11.0341 26.8917 8.45076 28.169 7.56292 30.5918C6.63082 33.1061 7.19505 36.185 9.31371 37.9786C10.929 39.5678 13.4183 39.9873 15.6061 39.5463C17.4592 39.073 19.1049 37.8388 19.9706 36.1608C20.781 34.7141 20.7866 32.9904 20.5293 31.3985C20.1006 29.3092 18.3775 27.8705 16.9807 26.362C14.8814 24.1005 14.6684 20.6854 15.595 17.8915C16.4331 15.4768 19.0026 14.2344 20.0425 11.9461C20.7202 10.6769 20.7506 9.20327 20.6068 7.81304C20.1864 5.40098 18.3139 3.23631 15.8716 2.56674C13.9742 2.03969 11.8224 2.30052 10.1739 3.37614C8.70522 4.34688 7.5878 5.86618 7.28356 7.58178C6.76081 9.82981 7.53525 12.2822 9.20307 13.9118C10.7658 15.4741 12.4806 17.2273 12.6383 19.5238Z\"\n                        fill=\"#2BADD4\" \/>\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                        d=\"M22.7048 19.8387C22.6822 22.3279 24.4507 24.6234 26.7493 25.4682C28.0531 25.961 29.4725 25.9183 30.7989 25.5487C32.0575 24.9955 33.301 24.2237 34.0069 23.0092C34.8384 21.5811 35.2982 19.8286 34.7832 18.2094C34.3611 16.2507 32.8739 14.6541 31.0275 13.9426C28.6736 12.9595 25.8073 13.7942 24.1719 15.7001C23.2022 16.8366 22.6143 18.3326 22.7048 19.8387Z\"\n                        fill=\"#2BADD4\" \/>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"text\">\n                <h3>Pro Tip<\/h3>\n                <p>When you enter S63.202S, add the companion residual condition code in the same sitting. Build a pairing template, for example M79.644 for right finger pain, so no one submits the sequela code on its own.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <div id=\"book_a_demo\">\n            <div class=\"left-side\">\n                <div class=\"logo\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\"\n                        src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Logo.svg\"\n                        alt=\"Logo\"\n                        loading=\"lazy\"\n                    \/>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <h3 class=\"heading\">\n                    Keep sequela claims complete before they go out                <\/h3>\n\n                <p class=\"description\">\n                    Pabau keeps the injury history, treatment notes, and insurer details on one patient record, then pulls them into a pre-filled claim. That means fewer rejections and less re-keying for your billing team.                <\/p>\n\n                <div class=\"button-group\">\n                    <a href=\"\/book-demo\/\" class=\"btn btn-scale-effect btn-cta-color btn-md\">\n                        <span class=\"btn-text\">Book a demo<\/span>\n                        <div class=\"btn-icon btn-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                            <svg\n                                width=\"14\"\n                                height=\"12\"\n                                viewBox=\"0 0 14 12\"\n                                fill=\"none\"\n                                xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\n                            >\n                                <path\n                                    d=\"M0.75 4.77295C0.335786 4.77295 0 5.10874 0 5.52295C0 5.93716 0.335786 6.27295 0.75 6.27295V5.52295V4.77295ZM13.2803 6.05328C13.5732 5.76039 13.5732 5.28551 13.2803 4.99262L8.50736 0.219648C8.21447 -0.073245 7.73959 -0.073245 7.4467 0.219648C7.15381 0.512542 7.15381 0.987415 7.4467 1.28031L11.6893 5.52295L7.4467 9.76559C7.15381 10.0585 7.15381 10.5334 7.4467 10.8263C7.73959 11.1191 8.21447 11.1191 8.50736 10.8263L13.2803 6.05328ZM0.75 5.52295V6.27295L12.75 6.27295V5.52295V4.77295L0.75 4.77295V5.52295Z\"\n                                    fill=\"currentColor\"\n                                ><\/path>\n                            <\/svg>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"right-side\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                    src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Home-Page-Concept-4.webp\"\n                    alt=\"Pabau practice management platform for clinical documentation\"\n                    loading=\"lazy\"\n                \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right middle finger subluxation sequela is a narrow code with two recurring failure points. One is the wrong 7th character. The other is submitting S63.202S without the companion residual condition code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both are documentation problems before they are coding problems. Fix the note first and the code follows. Name the original injury, state the causal link, and describe what remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your team is losing sequela claims to missing companion codes, the fix is a record that prompts for both. <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/book-demo\/\">Book a demo<\/a> to see how Pabau keeps injury history and claim detail together for orthopedic and rehabilitation practices.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div id=\"expert_picks\">\n            <div class=\"header\">\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Expert-Picks.svg\" alt=\"Continue your research\" height=\"42\" width=\"42\">\n                                <h3>Continue your research<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"content\">\n                                                            <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 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encounters.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#54B2D3\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p><strong>Sequela claims coming back rejected?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/blog\/denial-codes-in-medical-billing\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Denial codes in billing<\/a> explains what the common rejection codes mean and how to work them.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 5.87793 10.8759 5.87793 10.3737 6.36621C9.87143 6.85449 9.87143 7.64746 10.3737 8.13574L14.6125 12.2529H2.28571C1.57455 12.2529 1 12.8115 1 13.5029C1 14.1943 1.57455 14.7529 2.28571 14.7529H14.6085L10.3777 18.8701C9.87545 19.3584 9.87545 20.1514 10.3777 20.6396C10.8799 21.1279 11.6955 21.1279 12.1978 20.6396L18.6263 14.3896L18.6223 14.3857Z\"\n                                        fill=\"#54B2D3\" \/>\n                                <\/svg>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <p><strong>Not sure how long you have to file?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pabau.com\/blog\/timely-filing-limits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Timely filing limits<\/a> sets out the payer deadlines that quietly kill late sequela claims.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                                <div class=\"item\">\n                            <div>\n                                <svg width=\"20\" height=\"27\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 27\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                                    <path\n                                        d=\"M18.6223 14.3857C19.1246 13.8975 19.1246 13.1045 18.6223 12.6162L12.1938 6.36621C11.6915 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tracking, appealing, and preventing denials.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786963453817\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What does ICD-10 Code S63.202S mean?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">S63.202S is the billable ICD-10-CM code for an unspecified subluxation of the right middle finger, documented as a sequela. A sequela is a residual condition left by a prior injury that has finished healing. The code sits in category S63, which covers dislocations and sprains of the wrist and hand. It needs a companion code for the residual condition being treated.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786963453818\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is S63.202S a billable ICD-10-CM code?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. S63.202S is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for the 2025 and 2026 editions, effective October 1, 2025. You can report it for reimbursement when the documentation supports the sequela classification.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786963453819\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">When should a sequela code be used instead of an initial or subsequent encounter code?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Use a sequela code, 7th character S, once the original injury has healed and a residual condition remains. Use the initial encounter code, 7th character A, for active treatment. Use the subsequent encounter code, 7th character D, for routine care during healing. Only one of the three applies to any single visit.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786963453820\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What is the difference between subluxation and dislocation in ICD-10?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A subluxation is a partial dislocation where the joint surfaces still touch. A dislocation means the surfaces have separated completely. Both sit in the S63.2- subcategory for finger injuries, but they carry different codes. S63.202S describes a subluxation, so it is the wrong choice for a complete dislocation.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786963453821\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What CPT codes are commonly used with S63.202S?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Common pairings include 99213 and 99214 for office evaluation and management visits, 97110 for therapeutic exercise, and 97530 for therapeutic activities. A surgical code such as 26715 may apply when persistent instability needs open treatment. Payer coverage for each pairing varies, so confirm medical necessity rules before billing.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1786963453822\"><h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the related codes to S63.202S?<\/h3> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">S63.202A covers the initial encounter and S63.202D covers the subsequent encounter for the same condition. Adjacent codes include S63.200S for the right index finger and S63.204S for the right ring finger. S63.232S covers the proximal interphalangeal joint of the right middle finger. S63.632S covers a sprain of the interphalangeal joint of that same finger.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ICD-10 Code S63.202S is the billable ICD-10-CM code for an unspecified subluxation of the right middle finger, reported as a sequela. It applies once the original injury has healed and the patient is being treated for what it left behind. That covers stiffness, chronic pain, reduced grip strength, or joint instability in the affected finger. 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