S63.9

Non-billable

Sprain of unspecified part of wrist and hand

S63.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Sprain of unspecified part of wrist and hand. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as S63.90 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
S00-T88
Parent
S63
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

No matter how old you are or what you do for a living, you are always using your hands. When there is something wrong with them, you may not be able to do your regular activities. Hand problems include : Carpal tunnel syndrome - compression of a nerve as it goes through the wrist, often making your fingers feel numb Injuries that result in fractures (broken bones), ruptured ligaments and dislocations Osteoarthritis…

Read more about Hand Injuries and Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S63.9?
S63.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Sprain of unspecified part of wrist and hand". It falls under S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.
Is S63.9 a billable code?
No — S63.9 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as S63.90) for billing.
What are the subcodes of S63.9?
S63.9 has 3 more specific child codes, including S63.90, S63.91, S63.92.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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