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ICD-10 Code S63.499: Traumatic rupture of other ligament of unspecified finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint

S63.499 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Traumatic rupture of other ligament of unspecified finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

When is it used?

  • May be used when a clinician documents traumatic rupture of other ligament of unspecified finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint in a patient's medical record.
  • May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
  • This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

What it does not mean

  • A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
  • A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.

Code hierarchy

chapter
19Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
block
S60-S69Injuries to the wrist, hand and fingers
category
S63Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at wrist and hand level
category
S63.4Traumatic rupture of ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint(s)
category
S63.49Traumatic rupture of other ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint
currentS63.49

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Related specialists

Emergency Medicine SpecialistOrthopedic Specialist

Related codes

S63.490Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointcodeS63.491Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointcodeS63.492Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointcodeS63.493Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointcodeS63.494Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointcodeS63.495Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointcodeS63.496Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointcodeS63.497Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointcodeS63.498Traumatic rupture of other ligament of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointcode

Sibling codes

S63.490Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointbillableS63.491Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left index finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointbillableS63.492Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointbillableS63.493Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left middle finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointbillableS63.494Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointbillableS63.495Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left ring finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointbillableS63.496Traumatic rupture of other ligament of right little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointbillableS63.497Traumatic rupture of other ligament of left little finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointbillableS63.498Traumatic rupture of other ligament of other finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointbillable

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Traumatic rupture of other ligament of unspecified finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal jointTraumatic rupture of other ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeS63.499
SystemICD10
Display nameTraumatic rupture of other ligament of unspecified finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint
ChapterInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
BlockInjuries to the wrist, hand and fingers

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

Index terms

Matched terms
Rupture, ruptured

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