ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for wrist sprain
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Sprain (joint) (ligament) › wrist”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding wrist sprain
The ICD-10-CM code for wrist sprain is S63.50 (Unspecified sprain of wrist). The official index lists 3 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on S63.50.
Within S63.5, choose S63.50 (Unspecified sprain of wrist) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: sprain of carpal (joint) (S63.51), sprain of radiocarpal joint (S63.52) and other specified sprain of wrist (S63.59).
Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.
It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.
More specific wrist sprain codes (official index)
Common questions about wrist sprain ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for wrist sprain?
- S63.50 — Unspecified sprain of wrist (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: S63.51, S63.52, S63.59.
What is the ICD-10 code for carpal wrist sprain?
- S63.51 — Sprain of carpal (joint) (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
What is the ICD-10 code for radiocarpal wrist sprain?
- S63.52 — Sprain of radiocarpal joint (header code; choose a more specific subcode).
Is S63.50 billable?
- No. S63.50 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.