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ICD-10/S63.01

S63.01 ICD-10-CM Code: Subluxation and dislocation of distal radioulnar joint

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Subluxation and dislocation of distal radioulnar joint is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S63.01). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S63.01 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Includes

Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.

  • 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
  • traumatic rupture of joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
  • traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament at wrist and hand level
  • traumatic tear of joint or ligament at wrist and hand level

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of wrist and hand (S66.-)
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Code Also

Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.

  • any associated open wound

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can S63.01 be billed directly?

No. S63.01 (Subluxation and dislocation of distal radioulnar joint) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does S63.01 require a 7th character?

Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S63.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S63.01 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • S63.005S — Unspecified dislocation of left wrist and hand, sequela
  • S63.006 — Unspecified dislocation of unspecified wrist and hand
  • S63.006A — Unspecified dislocation of unspecified wrist and hand, initial encounter
  • S63.006D — Unspecified dislocation of unspecified wrist and hand, subsequent encounter
  • S63.006S — Unspecified dislocation of unspecified wrist and hand, sequela
  • S63.011 — Subluxation of distal radioulnar joint of right wrist
  • S63.011A — Subluxation of distal radioulnar joint of right wrist, initial encounter
  • S63.011D — Subluxation of distal radioulnar joint of right wrist, subsequent encounter
  • S63.011S — Subluxation of distal radioulnar joint of right wrist, sequela
  • S63.012 — Subluxation of distal radioulnar joint of left wrist

View all codes in the S63 family