S93.524D — Sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of right lesser toe(s), subsequent encounter
Is S93.524D billable?
Yes — S93.524D is billable for FY2027. S93.524D is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code at the highest level of specificity in its branch. S93.524D may be submitted for encounters from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
S93.524D at a glance
| Code | S93.524D |
|---|---|
| Description | Sprain of metatarsophalangeal joint of right lesser toe(s), subsequent encounter |
| Billable | Yes |
| Code set | ICD-10-CM FY2027 |
| Valid for encounters | October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 |
| 7th character "D" | subsequent encounter |
What does the 7th character "D" mean in S93.524D?
In S93.524D, the 7th character D means subsequent encounter. The 7th character is required for S93.524D to be a valid, complete code.
Same condition, different episode of care — switch the 7th character:
Which MS-DRGs does S93.524D group to?
S93.524D sits in MDC 23 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.
- 949Aftercare with CC/MCCmedical
- 950Aftercare without CC/MCCmedical
How is S93.524D listed in the Alphabetic Index?
The Alphabetic Index lists these routes under S93.52, the nearest indexed parent of S93.524D. Use them to find the family, then select the specific code.
- Sprain › toe › metatarsophalangeal joint (joint) (ligament)
- Sprain › toe › metatarsophalangeal joint › great (joint) (ligament)
- Sprain › toe › metatarsophalangeal joint › lesser (joint) (ligament)
Use additional code — inherited from Chapter 19
Report an additional code alongside S93.524D to fully describe the condition. S93.524D 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 S93.524D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S93.524D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S90-S99
The conditions below are not part of S93.524D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S93.524D and the excluded code may both be reported.
Excludes2 — not included here — inherited from S93
The conditions below are not part of S93.524D, but a patient may have both at the same time. When documentation supports it, S93.524D 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 S93.524D is sequenced first depends on the reason for the encounter.
- any associated open wound
How long has S93.524D existed?
S93.524D 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.