2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S93.334AOther dislocation of right foot, initial encounter

ICD-10-CM Codes›S00–T88›S90-S99›S93

ICD-10-CM S93.334A
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

S93.334A is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other dislocation of right foot, 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Dislocations, initial encounter.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
S93.334A
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other dislocation of right foot, initial encounter
Short Description
Other dislocation of right foot, initial encounter
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
S93.334
Other dislocation of right foot

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 CodeS93.334AOther dislocation of right foot, initial encounter

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 S93.334A: its own notes plus those printed at S93.3, 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 S93.3 Subluxation and dislocation of foot applies to 72 codes
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 S93.334A, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming S93.334A: 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

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.

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Convert S93.334A to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
838.04 Disloc metatarsal NOS-cl
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 S93.334AOverview

What is the ICD-10 code for other dislocation of right foot, initial encounter?

The ICD-10-CM code for other dislocation of right foot, initial encounter is S93.334A (sometimes written as S93334A). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is S93.334A (Other dislocation of right foot) a billable code?

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

What does the 7th character A in S93.334A mean?

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

What MS-DRG does S93.334A group to?

When other dislocation of right foot, 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 S93.334A?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other dislocation of right foot, initial encounter converts to ICD-9-CM 838.04 (disloc metatarsal NOS-cl). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.