Skip to main content
ICD-10/S63.04

S63.04 ICD-10-CM Code: Subluxation and dislocation of carpometacarpal joint of thumb

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 carpometacarpal joint of thumb is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (S63.04). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S63.04 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.

  • interphalangeal subluxation and dislocation of thumb (S63.1-)
  • 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 S63.04 be billed directly?

No. S63.04 (Subluxation and dislocation of carpometacarpal joint of thumb) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Does S63.04 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 S63.04 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • S63.035S — Dislocation of midcarpal joint of left wrist, sequela
  • S63.036 — Dislocation of midcarpal joint of unspecified wrist
  • S63.036A — Dislocation of midcarpal joint of unspecified wrist, initial encounter
  • S63.036D — Dislocation of midcarpal joint of unspecified wrist, subsequent encounter
  • S63.036S — Dislocation of midcarpal joint of unspecified wrist, sequela
  • S63.041 — Subluxation of carpometacarpal joint of right thumb
  • S63.041A — Subluxation of carpometacarpal joint of right thumb, initial encounter
  • S63.041D — Subluxation of carpometacarpal joint of right thumb, subsequent encounter
  • S63.041S — Subluxation of carpometacarpal joint of right thumb, sequela
  • S63.042 — Subluxation of carpometacarpal joint of left thumb

View all codes in the S63 family