S63.62

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Sprain of interphalangeal joint of thumb

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

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

S63.6

• traumatic rupture of ligament of finger at metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint(s) (S63.4-)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes.

S63

• strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of wrist and hand (S66.-)

Child Codes (3)

S63.621Sprain of interphalangeal joint of right thumbHeader S63.622Sprain of interphalangeal joint of left thumbHeader S63.629Sprain of interphalangeal joint of unspecified thumbHeader

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code S63.62 represents sprain of interphalangeal joint of thumb. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 3 more specific child codes under S63.62. Coders should note that S63.62 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S63.62?

ICD-10-CM code S63.62 is "Sprain of interphalangeal joint of thumb". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).

Is S63.62 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, S63.62 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with S63.62?

S63.62 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can S63.62 be coded with other codes?

S63.62 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in S63.6

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

S63.60Unspecified sprain of thumb S63.61Unspecified sprain of other and unspecified finger(s)S63.63Sprain of interphalangeal joint of other and unspecified finger(s)S63.64Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of thumb S63.65Sprain of metacarpophalangeal joint of other and unspecified finger(s)S63.68Other sprain of thumb S63.69Other sprain of other and unspecified finger(s)

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Code Information

CodeS63.62

BillableNo — Header code

ParentS63.6

CategoryInjury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)

Excludes11 rule(s)

Excludes21 note(s)

Child codes3

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)