S93
Non-billableDisloc & sprain of joints & ligaments at ankl, ft & toe lev
Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at ankle, foot and toe level
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
S90-S99
Child Codes
6
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- 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
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Code Also
A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances
- any associated open wound
7th Character Definitions
- A - initial encounter
- D - subsequent encounter
- S - sequela
Child Codes (6)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Disloc & sprain of joints & ligaments at ankl, ft & toe levC2868591
- Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at ankle, foot and toe levelC2868591
- avulsion of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toeC4290379
- laceration of cartilage, joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toeC4290380
- sprain of cartilage, joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toeC4290381
- traumatic hemarthrosis of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toeC4290382
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toeC4290383
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toeC4290384
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toeC4290385
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S93?
ICD-10-CM code S93 represents "Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at ankle, foot and toe level". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S93 a billable code?
No, S93 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 6 child codes under S93.
What chapter is S93 in?
S93 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S93?
S93 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).
What are the subcategories under S93?
S93 has 6 child codes, including: S93.0 (Subluxation and dislocation of ankle joint), S93.1 (Subluxation and dislocation of toe), S93.3 (Subluxation and dislocation of foot), S93.4 (Sprain of ankle), and 2 more.
Are additional codes required with S93?
Yes, when using S93 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S93?
S93 is linked to 8 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2868591, C4290379, C4290380, C4290381, C4290382, and 3 more. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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