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S63.591S vs S63.592S

S63.591S (Other specified sprain of right wrist, sequela) compared with S63.592S (Other specified sprain of left wrist, sequela), from the official CMS tabular data. S63.591S and S63.592S code the same condition on opposite sides. MedCoder-derived

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Laterality relationship

S63.591S
Right
Other specified sprain of right wrist, sequela
S63.592S
Left
Other specified sprain of left wrist, sequela

Same condition; these differ only in which side is documented.

These codes share a category and title and differ only in the side affected. The documentation decides which applies, and a bilateral code is reported only where the code set provides one.

Source: ICD-10-CM tabular list (laterality variant derived from the code title)

Can these codes be reported together?

Same condition, opposite side. S63.591S and S63.592S name the same condition on opposite sides of the body.

Same category and title, differing only in which side is affected — the documentation decides which one applies, and a bilateral code is reported only where the code set provides one.

Side by side

S63.591SOther specified sprain of right wrist, sequelaS63.592SOther specified sprain of left wrist, sequela
Billing statusBillableBillable
ClassificationS00-T88 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
DefinitionOther specified sprain of right wrist, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (S63.591S).Other specified sprain of left wrist, sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (S63.592S).
7th characterThe appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S63The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S63
Includes
avulsion of joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
avulsion of joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament at wrist and hand level

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources