S93.0 — Subluxation and dislocation of ankle joint
Is S93.0 billable?
No — S93.0 is a non-billable header code. S93.0 groups more specific codes and cannot be submitted on a claim. A valid ICD-10-CM code must be reported at the highest level of specificity available in its branch. Select one of the 18 billable codes beneath S93.0.
Billable codes under this header
- S93.01XASubluxation of right ankle joint, initial encounter
- S93.01XDSubluxation of right ankle joint, subsequent encounter
- S93.01XSSubluxation of right ankle joint, sequela
- S93.02XASubluxation of left ankle joint, initial encounter
- S93.02XDSubluxation of left ankle joint, subsequent encounter
- S93.02XSSubluxation of left ankle joint, sequela
- S93.03XASubluxation of unspecified ankle joint, initial encounter
- S93.03XDSubluxation of unspecified ankle joint, subsequent encounter
- S93.03XSSubluxation of unspecified ankle joint, sequela
- S93.04XADislocation of right ankle joint, initial encounter
- S93.04XDDislocation of right ankle joint, subsequent encounter
- S93.04XSDislocation of right ankle joint, sequela
- S93.05XADislocation of left ankle joint, initial encounter
- S93.05XDDislocation of left ankle joint, subsequent encounter
- S93.05XSDislocation of left ankle joint, sequela
- S93.06XADislocation of unspecified ankle joint, initial encounter
- S93.06XDDislocation of unspecified ankle joint, subsequent encounter
- S93.06XSDislocation of unspecified ankle joint, sequela
S93.0 at a glance
| Code | S93.0 |
|---|---|
| Description | Subluxation and dislocation of ankle joint |
| Billable | No — header code |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
How is S93.0 listed in the Alphabetic Index?
These are the routes through the Alphabetic Index that lead to S93.0. They show the wording a clinician may have documented, which often differs from the Tabular description.
- Dislocation › ankle (articular)
- Subluxation › ankle
Inclusion terms
Alternative wording in documentation that is classified to S93.0.
- Subluxation and dislocation of astragalus
- Subluxation and dislocation of fibula, lower end
- Subluxation and dislocation of talus
- Subluxation and dislocation of tibia, lower end
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S93.0 to fully describe the condition. S93.0 is sequenced first.
- code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from Chapter 19
The conditions below are not part of S93.0, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S93.0 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S90-S99
The conditions below are not part of S93.0, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S93.0 and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S93
The conditions below are not part of S93.0, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S93.0 and the excluded code may both be reported.
- strain of muscle and tendon of ankle and foot (S96.-)
Code also — inherited from S93
Two codes may be needed to describe the condition fully. Whether S93.0 is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
What codes fall under S93.0? (6)
- S93.01Subluxation of right ankle jointnot billable
- S93.02Subluxation of left ankle jointnot billable
- S93.03Subluxation of unspecified ankle jointnot billable
- S93.04Dislocation of right ankle jointnot billable
- S93.05Dislocation of left ankle jointnot billable
- S93.06Dislocation of unspecified ankle jointnot billable
How long has S93.0 existed?
S93.0 has been in ICD-10-CM since at least FY2016, the earliest fiscal year on record here.
Derived from the official order files for FY2016–FY2026. FY2017 and FY2020 publish no order file, so those years are not covered.