S93.523
Non-billableSprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of unspecified great toe
Sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of unspecified great toe
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of unspecified great toe?
The ICD-10-CM code for sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of unspecified great toe is S93.523. The full clinical description is "Sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of unspecified great toe". S93.523 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code S93.523 mean?
ICD-10-CM code S93.523 represents "Sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of unspecified great toe". 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 S93.523 a billable code?
No, S93.523 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 S93.523.
What chapter is S93.523 in?
S93.523 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).
What codes cannot be used with S93.523?
S93.523 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 S93.523?
S93.523 has 3 child codes, including: S93.523A (Sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of unsp great toe, init), S93.523D (Sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of unsp great toe, subs), S93.523S (Sprain of MTP joint of unsp great toe, sequela).
Are additional codes required with S93.523?
Yes, when using S93.523 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-).
What are the UMLS CUIs for S93.523?
S93.523 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2868986. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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