2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S93.04XADislocation of right ankle joint, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S90-S99›S93

ICD-10-CM S93.04XA
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

S93.04XA is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for dislocation of right ankle joint, initial encounter. The 7th character A marks it as an initial encounter code, used while the patient is receiving active treatment. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 562 through 563, 963 through 965. Coders also document this condition as closed traumatic dislocation ankle joint. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Dislocations, initial encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S93.04XA
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Dislocation of right ankle joint, initial encounter
Short Description
Dislocation of right ankle joint, initial encounter
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
S93.04
Dislocation of right ankle joint

Code Classification

ChapterS00–T88Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
SectionS90-S99Injuries to the ankle and foot
CategoryS93Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at ankle, foot and toe level
This CodeS93.04XADislocation of right ankle joint, initial encounter

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Closed traumatic dislocation ankle joint
  • Closed traumatic dislocation of joint of right ankle
  • Dislocation of ankle joint due to congenital dysplasia of ankle joint
  • Dislocation of bilateral ankle joints due to congenital dysplasia of bilateral ankle joints
  • Dislocation of joint of left ankle
  • Dislocation of joint of right ankle
  • Dislocation of left ankle joint due to congenital dysplasia of left ankle joint
  • Dislocation of right ankle joint due to congenital dysplasia of right ankle joint
  • Open dislocation of ankle
  • Open traumatic dislocation of joint of right 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 2027, published by CMS and the National Center for Health Statistics.

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to S93.04XA: its own notes plus those printed at S93, block S90-S99, and Chapter 19. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Includes

Further defines, or gives examples of, the content of the category.

From S93 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at ankle, foot and toe level applies to 336 codes
  • avulsion of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe
  • laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe
  • sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe
  • traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe
  • traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe
  • traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe
  • traumatic tear of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From S93 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at ankle, foot and toe level applies to 336 codes
  • strain of muscle and tendon of ankle and foot (S96.-)
From Block S90-S99 Injuries to the ankle and foot applies to 3,324 codes
  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • fracture of ankle and malleolus (S82.-)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes
  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Code Also

A second code may be needed to fully describe the condition; the note gives no sequencing direction.

From S93 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at ankle, foot and toe level applies to 336 codes
  • any associated open wound

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 19 (S00-T88) Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes applies to 41,187 codes
  • Use secondary code(s) from Chapter 20, External causes of morbidity, to indicate cause of injury. Codes within the T section that include the external cause do not require an additional external cause code
  • The chapter uses the S-section for coding different types of injuries related to single body regions and the T-section to cover injuries to unspecified body regions as well as poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes.

7th Character

Every code in the category takes a 7th character from the listed values, with the placeholder X filling any empty positions before it.

From S93 Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at ankle, foot and toe level applies to 336 codes
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S93
Values for category S93 Encounter: Initial, Subsequent, Sequela
  • Ainitial encounter this code
  • Dsubsequent encounter
  • Ssequela

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name S93.04XA, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming S93.04XA: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • S96 Injury of muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level
    sprain of joints and ligaments of ankle and foot (S93.-) names S93.-, which includes this code

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR INJ007
Dislocations, initial encounter
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

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.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert S93.04XA to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
837.0 Dislocation ankle-closed
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About S93.04XAOverview

What is the ICD-10 code for dislocation of right ankle joint, initial encounter?

The ICD-10-CM code for dislocation of right ankle joint, initial encounter is S93.04XA (sometimes written as S9304XA). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is S93.04XA (Dislocation of right ankle joint) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report dislocation of right ankle joint, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What does the 7th character A in S93.04XA mean?

The final character A marks the initial encounter: use it while the patient is receiving active treatment for dislocation of right ankle joint, such as an emergency visit or first evaluation.

What MS-DRG does S93.04XA group to?

When dislocation of right ankle joint, initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 563, 964, 965, 562, 963, with relative weights from 0.8982 to 2.6361 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S93.04XA?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, dislocation of right ankle joint, initial encounter converts to ICD-9-CM 837.0 (dislocation ankle-closed). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.