ICD-10-CM Code for Traumatic rupture of ligament of wrist S63.3

ICD-10 code S63.3 for Traumatic rupture of ligament of wrist is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

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Traumatic rupture of ligament of wrist

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

Code also: any associated open wound

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