Version 2024

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code S93

Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at ankle, foot and toe level

ICD-10-CM Code:
S93
ICD-10 Code for:
Disloc & sprain of joints & ligaments at ankl, ft & toe lev
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 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at ankle, foot and toe level. 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 Disloc & sprain of joints & ligaments at ankl, ft & toe lev

Non-specific codes like S93 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 disloc & sprain of joints & ligaments at ankl, ft & toe lev:

  • S93.0 for Subluxation and dislocation of ankle joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.01 for Subluxation of right ankle joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.02 for Subluxation of left ankle joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.03 for Subluxation of unspecified ankle joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.04 for Dislocation of right ankle joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.05 for Dislocation of left ankle joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.06 for Dislocation of unspecified ankle joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.1 for Subluxation and dislocation of toe - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.10 for Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of toe - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.11 for Dislocation of interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.12 for Dislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.13 for Subluxation of interphalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.14 for Subluxation of metatarsophalangeal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.3 for Subluxation and dislocation of foot - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.30 for Unspecified subluxation and dislocation of foot - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.31 for Subluxation and dislocation of tarsal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.32 for Subluxation and dislocation of tarsometatarsal joint - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.33 for Other subluxation and dislocation of foot - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.4 for Sprain of ankle - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.40 for Sprain of unspecified ligament of ankle - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.41 for Sprain of calcaneofibular ligament - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.42 for Sprain of deltoid ligament - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.43 for Sprain of tibiofibular ligament - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.49 for Sprain of other ligament of ankle - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.5 for Sprain of toe - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.50 for Unspecified sprain of toe - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.51 for Sprain of interphalangeal joint of toe - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.52 for Sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of toe - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.6 for Sprain of foot - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.60 for Unspecified sprain of foot - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.61 for Sprain of tarsal ligament of foot - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.62 for Sprain of tarsometatarsal ligament of foot - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • S93.69 for Other sprain of foot - NON-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

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Includes

Includes
This note appears immediately under a three character code title to further define, or give examples of, the content of the category.
  • 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

Code Also

Code Also
A "code also" note instructs that two codes may be required to fully describe a condition, but this note does not provide sequencing direction.
  • any associated open wound

Type 2 Excludes

Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
  • strain of muscle and tendon of ankle and foot S96

7th Character Note

7th Character Note
Certain ICD-10-CM categories have applicable 7th characters. The applicable 7th character is required for all codes within the category, or as the notes in the Tabular List instruct. The 7th character must always be the 7th character in the data field. If a code that requires a 7th character is not 6 characters, a placeholder X must be used to fill in the empty characters.
  • The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S93

7th Character

7th Character
Indicates that a seventh character is to be assigned to codes in a subcategory.
  • A - initial encounter
  • D - subsequent encounter
  • S - sequela

Patient Education


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. Dislocated joints often are swollen, very painful and visibly out of place. You may not be able to move it.

A dislocated joint is an emergency. If you have one, seek medical attention. Treatment depends on which joint you dislocate and the severity of the injury. It might include manipulations to reposition your bones, medicine, a splint or sling, and rehabilitation. When properly repositioned, a joint will usually function and move normally again in a few weeks. Once you dislocate a shoulder or kneecap, you are more likely to dislocate it again. Wearing protective gear during sports may help prevent dislocations.


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Foot Injuries and Disorders

Each of your feet has 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 tendons, muscles, and ligaments. No wonder a lot of things can go wrong. Here are a few common problems:

  • Bunions - hard, painful bumps on the big toe joint
  • Corns and calluses - thickened skin from friction or pressure
  • Plantar warts - warts on the soles of your feet
  • Fallen arches - also called flat feet

Ill-fitting shoes often cause these problems. Aging and being overweight also increase your chances of having foot problems.


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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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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.