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S93.0

Non-billable

Subluxation and dislocation of ankle joint

Subluxation and dislocation of ankle joint

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

Parent Code

S93

Child Codes

6

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Subluxation and dislocation of astragalus
  • Subluxation and dislocation of fibula, lower end
  • Subluxation and dislocation of talus
  • Subluxation and dislocation of tibia, lower end

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

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • fracture of ankle and malleolus (S82.-)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
  • strain of muscle and tendon of ankle and foot (S96.-)

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

Child Codes (6)

S93.01

Subluxation of right ankle joint

S93.02

Subluxation of left ankle joint

S93.03

Subluxation of unspecified ankle joint

S93.04

Dislocation of right ankle joint

S93.05

Dislocation of left ankle joint

S93.06

Dislocation of unspecified ankle joint

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S93.0?

ICD-10-CM code S93.0 represents "Subluxation and dislocation of ankle joint". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S93.0 a billable code?

No, S93.0 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 S93.0.

What chapter is S93.0 in?

S93.0 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S93.0?

S93.0 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 S93.0?

S93.0 has 6 child codes, including: S93.01 (Subluxation of right ankle joint), S93.02 (Subluxation of left ankle joint), S93.03 (Subluxation of unspecified ankle joint), S93.04 (Dislocation of right ankle joint), and 2 more.

Are additional codes required with S93.0?

Yes, when using S93.0 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S93.0?

S93.0 is linked to 4 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2868596, C2868592, C2868593, C2868595. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.