S93.106A — Unspecified dislocation of unspecified toe(s), initial encounter
Is S93.106A billable?
Yes, but S93.106A is an unspecified code. S93.106A is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. However, S93.106A is an unspecified or catch-all code. Payers apply additional scrutiny to unspecified codes and many deny them when the medical record supports a more specific option, so check the documentation before selecting S93.106A — the more specific alternatives are listed below.
More specific alternatives
- S93.111ADislocation of interphalangeal joint of right great toe, initial encounter
- S93.121ADislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint of right great toe, initial encounter
- S93.131ASubluxation of interphalangeal joint of right great toe, initial encounter
- S93.141ASubluxation of metatarsophalangeal joint of right great toe, initial encounter
S93.106A at a glance
| Code | S93.106A |
|---|---|
| Description | Unspecified dislocation of unspecified toe(s), initial encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "A" | initial encounter |
What does the 7th character "A" mean in S93.106A?
In S93.106A, the 7th character A means initial encounter. The 7th character is required for S93.106A to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S93.106A group to?
S93.106A sits in MDC 08 and helps define the logic of 2 MS-DRGs (version 44, FY2027). Which one a stay actually groups to also depends on procedures and secondary diagnoses.
- 562Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh with MCCmedical
- 563Fracture, Sprain, Strain and Dislocation Except Femur, Hip, Pelvis and Thigh without MCCmedical
How is S93.106A listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S93.106, the nearest indexed parent of S93.106A. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Dislocation › toe (articular)
- Dislocation › toe › lesser (articular)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S93.106A to fully describe the condition. S93.106A 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 S93.106A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S93.106A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S90-S99
The conditions below are not part of S93.106A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S93.106A and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S93
The conditions below are not part of S93.106A, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S93.106A 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 S93.106A is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
How long has S93.106A existed?
S93.106A 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.