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S93.125S vs S93.126S

S93.125S (Dislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint of left lesser toe(s), sequela) compared with S93.126S (Dislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint of unspecified lesser toe(s), sequela), from the official CMS tabular data. S93.125S and S93.126S code the same condition on opposite sides.

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Laterality relationship

S93.125S
Left
Dislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint of left lesser toe(s), sequela
S93.126S
Unspecified
Dislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint of unspecified lesser toe(s), sequela

Same condition; these differ only in which side is documented.

These codes share a category and title and differ only in the side affected. The documentation decides which applies, and a bilateral code is reported only where the code set provides one.

Source: ICD-10-CM tabular list (laterality variant derived from the code title)

Can these codes be reported together?

Same condition, opposite side. S93.125S and S93.126S name the same condition on opposite sides of the body.

Same category and title, differing only in which side is affected — the documentation decides which one applies, and a bilateral code is reported only where the code set provides one.

Side by side

S93.125SDislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint of left lesser toe(s), sequelaS93.126SDislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint of unspecified lesser toe(s), sequela
Billing statusBillableBillable
ClassificationS00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88)S00-T88 — Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (S00-T88)
DefinitionDislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint of left lesser toe(s), sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (S93.125S).Dislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint of unspecified lesser toe(s), sequela is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (S93.126S).
7th characterThe appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S93The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category 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
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

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources