Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S93.0

Subluxation and dislocation of ankle joint

ICD-10-CM Code:
S93.0
ICD-10 Code for:
Subluxation and dislocation of ankle joint
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
    (S00–T88)
    • Injuries to the ankle and foot
      (S90-S99)
      • Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at ankle, foot and toe level
        (S93)

S93.0 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of subluxation and dislocation of ankle joint. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Subluxation and dislocation of ankle joint

Non-specific codes like S93.0 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for subluxation and dislocation of ankle joint:

  • S93.01 for Subluxation of right ankle joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.01XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.01XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.01XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.02 for Subluxation of left ankle joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.02XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.02XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.02XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.03 for Subluxation of unspecified ankle joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.03XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.03XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.03XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.04 for Dislocation of right ankle joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.04XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.04XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.04XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.05 for Dislocation of left ankle joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.05XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.05XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.05XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.06 for Dislocation of unspecified ankle joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.06XA for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.06XD for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.06XS for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

Coding Guidelines

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from block Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at ankle, foot and toe level (S93). Use the following options for the aplicable episode of care:

  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Inclusion Terms

Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
  • Subluxation and dislocation of astragalus
  • Subluxation and dislocation of fibula, lower end
  • Subluxation and dislocation of talus
  • Subluxation and dislocation of tibia, lower end

Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

Patient Education


Ankle Injuries and Disorders

Your ankle bone and the ends of your two lower leg bones make up the ankle joint. Your ligaments, which connect bones to one another, stabilize and support it. Your muscles and tendons move it.

The most common ankle problems are sprains and fractures (broken bones). A sprain is an injury to the ligaments. It may take a few weeks to many months to heal completely. A fracture is a break in a bone. You can also injure other parts of the ankle such as tendons, which join muscles to bone, and cartilage, which cushions your joints. Ankle sprains and fractures are common sports injuries.


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Dislocations

Dislocations are joint injuries that force the ends of your bones out of position. The cause is often a fall or a blow, sometimes from playing a contact sport. You can dislocate your ankles, knees, shoulders, hips, elbows and jaw. You can also dislocate your finger and toe joints. Dislocated joints often are swollen, very painful and visibly out of place. You may not be able to move it.

A dislocated joint is an emergency. If you have one, seek medical attention. Treatment depends on which joint you dislocate and the severity of the injury. It might include manipulations to reposition your bones, medicine, a splint or sling, and rehabilitation. When properly repositioned, a joint will usually function and move normally again in a few weeks. Once you dislocate a shoulder or kneecap, you are more likely to dislocate it again. Wearing protective gear during sports may help prevent dislocations.


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.