2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S93.06XADislocation of unspecified ankle joint, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S90-S99›S93

ICD-10-CM S93.06XA
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

S93.06XA is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for dislocation of unspecified 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 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 562 through 563, 963 through 965. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Dislocations, initial encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S93.06XA
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Dislocation of unspecified ankle joint, initial encounter
Short Description
Dislocation of unspecified ankle joint, initial encounter
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
S93.06
Dislocation of unspecified 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 CodeS93.06XADislocation of unspecified ankle joint, initial encounter

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Closed dislocation of talus
  • Closed fracture dislocation of ankle joint
  • Closed traumatic dislocation ankle joint
  • Closed traumatic dislocation of distal end of fibula
  • Closed traumatic dislocation of distal end of tibia
  • Dislocation of ankle joint
  • Dislocation of ankle joint due to congenital dysplasia of ankle joint
  • Dislocation of fibula, distal end
  • Dislocation of talus
  • Dislocation of tibia, distal end
  • Dupuytren's fracture dislocation ankle
  • Fracture dislocation of ankle joint
  • Nelaton's dislocation
  • Open dislocation of ankle
  • Open dislocation of distal end of tibia
  • Open dislocation of navicular bone of foot
  • Open fracture dislocation of ankle joint
  • Rupture of ankle ligament
  • Smith's dislocation
  • Tear of talofibular ligament
  • Traumatic dislocation of ankle joint

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.

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 S93.06XA 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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About S93.06XAOverview

Is S93.06XA (Dislocation of unspecified ankle joint) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report dislocation of unspecified ankle joint, initial encounter on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character A in S93.06XA mean?

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

What MS-DRG does S93.06XA group to?

When dislocation of unspecified ankle joint, initial encounter is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 562, 563, 963, 964, 965, with relative weights from 0.8955 to 2.7338 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of S93.06XA?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, dislocation of unspecified 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.

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.