S93.42
Non-billableSprain of deltoid ligament
Sprain of deltoid ligament
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
UMLS
- Deltoid (ligament), ankle sprainC0160089
- Sprain of deltoid ligamentC0160089
- Sprain of deltoid ligament of ankleC0160089
- Sprain of deltoid ligament of ankle (disorder)C0160089
- Sprain of internal collateral ligament of ankleC0160089
- Sprain of medial ligament of ankle jointC0160089
- Sprain of medial ligament of talocrural jointC0160089
- ankle deltoid ligament sprainC0160089
- deltoid ligament sprainC0160089
- medial ankle joint sprainC0160089
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sprain of deltoid ligament?
The ICD-10-CM code for sprain of deltoid ligament is S93.42. The full clinical description is "Sprain of deltoid ligament". S93.42 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S93.42 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S93.42 represents "Sprain of deltoid ligament". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is S93.42 a billable code?
No, S93.42 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S93.42.
What chapter is S93.42 in?
S93.42 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S93.42?
S93.42 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 S93.42?
S93.42 has 3 child codes, including: S93.421 (Sprain of deltoid ligament of right ankle), S93.422 (Sprain of deltoid ligament of left ankle), S93.429 (Sprain of deltoid ligament of unspecified ankle).
Are additional codes required with S93.42?
Yes, when using S93.42 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S93.42?
S93.42 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0160089. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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