2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S93.02XSSubluxation of left ankle joint, sequela
S93.02XS is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for subluxation of left ankle joint, sequela. The 7th character S marks it as a sequela code, which reports a problem that remains after the original condition has resolved. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 562 through 563. The code is exempt from POA reporting. Coders also document this condition as dislocation of joint of left ankle. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Injury, sequela.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Present on Admission (POA)Billing
S93.02XS is exempt from POA reporting on inpatient claims to general acute care hospitals. Review other POA exempt codes.
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Dislocation of joint of left ankle
- Subluxation of ankle joint
- Subluxation of joint of left ankle
Coding GuidelinesGuidance
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 applicable episode of care:
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Source: ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2026, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Patient EducationClinical
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.
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Convert S93.02XS to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About S93.02XSOverview
Is S93.02XS (Subluxation of left ankle joint) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report subluxation of left ankle joint, sequela on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What does the 7th character S in S93.02XS mean?
The final character S makes this a sequela code: it reports a lingering problem that remains after the subluxation of left ankle joint itself has resolved, not the original event.
What MS-DRG does S93.02XS group to?
When subluxation of left ankle joint, sequela is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 562, 563, with relative weights from 0.8955 to 1.4248 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
Is S93.02XS exempt from POA reporting?
Yes. CMS lists this code among those exempt from present on admission reporting, so hospitals do not assign a POA indicator for subluxation of left ankle joint, sequela on inpatient claims.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S93.02XS?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, subluxation of left ankle joint, sequela converts to ICD-9-CM 905.6 (late effect dislocation). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.
