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Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S93.52

Sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of toe

ICD-10-CM Code:
S93.52
ICD-10 Code for:
Sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of toe
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)

S93.52 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of toe. 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 Sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of toe

Non-specific codes like S93.52 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 sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of toe:

  • S93.521 for Sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of right great toe - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.521A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.521D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.521S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.522 for Sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of left great toe - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.522A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.522D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.522S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.523 for Sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of unspecified great toe - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.523A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.523D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.523S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.524 for Sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of right lesser toe(s) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.524A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.524D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.524S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.525 for Sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of left lesser toe(s) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.525A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.525D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.525S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.526 for Sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of unspecified lesser toe(s) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.526A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.526D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.526S for sequela - BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.529 for Sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of unspecified toe(s) - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.529A for initial encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.529D for subsequent encounter - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use S93.529S 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

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


Sprains and Strains

A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones at a joint. Falling, twisting, or getting hit can all cause a sprain. Ankle and wrist sprains are common. Symptoms include pain, swelling, bruising, and being unable to move your joint. You might feel a pop or tear when the injury happens.

A strain is a stretched or torn muscle or tendon. Tendons are tissues that connect muscle to bone. Twisting or pulling these tissues can cause a strain. Strains can happen suddenly or develop over time. Back and hamstring muscle strains are common. Many people get strains playing sports. Symptoms include pain, muscle spasms, swelling, and trouble moving the muscle.

At first, treatment of both sprains and strains usually involves resting the injured area, icing it, wearing a bandage or device that compresses the area, and medicines. Later treatment might include exercise and physical therapy.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases


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Toe Injuries and Disorders

Fourteen of the 26 bones in your feet are in your toes. The toes, particularly your big toe, help you move and keep your balance. Playing sports, running, stubbing your toe, and dropping something on your foot can damage your toes. Wearing shoes that are too loose or too tight can also cause toe problems. Certain diseases, such as severe arthritis, can cause toe problems and pain. Gout often causes pain in the big toe.

Common toe problems include :

  • Corns and bunions
  • Ingrown toenails
  • Sprains and dislocations
  • Fractures (broken bones)

Treatments for toe injuries and disorders vary. They might include shoe inserts or special shoes, padding, taping, medicines, rest, and in severe cases, surgery.


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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.