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S93.4

Non-billable

Sprain of ankle

Sprain of ankle

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

5

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

  • 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.-)
  • injury of Achilles tendon (S86.0-)

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 (5)

S93.40

Sprain of unspecified ligament of ankle

S93.41

Sprain of calcaneofibular ligament

S93.42

Sprain of deltoid ligament

S93.43

Sprain of tibiofibular ligament

S93.49

Sprain of other ligament of ankle

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code S93.4?

ICD-10-CM code S93.4 represents "Sprain of ankle". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S93.4 a billable code?

No, S93.4 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 5 child codes under S93.4.

What chapter is S93.4 in?

S93.4 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S93.4?

S93.4 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 S93.4?

S93.4 has 5 child codes, including: S93.40 (Sprain of unspecified ligament of ankle), S93.41 (Sprain of calcaneofibular ligament), S93.42 (Sprain of deltoid ligament), S93.43 (Sprain of tibiofibular ligament), and 1 more.

Are additional codes required with S93.4?

Yes, when using S93.4 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S93.4?

S93.4 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0160087. 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.