S93 – Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at ankle, foot and toe level

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Injuries to the ankle and foot

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code S93

Code: S93 (claims format: S93)
Description: Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at ankle, foot and toe level
Short description: Disloc & sprain of joints & ligaments at ankl, ft & toe lev
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 19. Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
Block: S90-S99 Injuries to the ankle and foot

Billable codes under S93

S93 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

S93.0 – Subluxation and dislocation of ankle jointHeader (more codes below)
S93.1 – Subluxation and dislocation of toeHeader (more codes below)
S93.3 – Subluxation and dislocation of footHeader (more codes below)
S93.4 – Sprain of ankleHeader (more codes below)
S93.5 – Sprain of toeHeader (more codes below)
S93.6 – Sprain of footHeader (more codes below)

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).

Character	Meaning
`A`	initial encounter
`D`	subsequent encounter
`S`	sequela

Notes for S93

Includes:

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

Excludes2 (not included here):

strain of muscle and tendon of ankle and foot (S96.-)

Code also:

any associated open wound

7th character note:

The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S93

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

Block S90-S99

Excludes2 (not included here):

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code S93?

S93 is the ICD-10-CM code for dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at ankle, foot and toe level, in the block S90-S99 (Injuries to the ankle and foot).

Is S93 a billable code?

No. S93 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.