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S93.144D vs S93.145D

S93.144D (Subluxation of metatarsophalangeal joint of right lesser toe(s), subsequent encounter) compared with S93.145D (Subluxation of metatarsophalangeal joint of left lesser toe(s), subsequent encounter), from the official CMS tabular data. S93.144D and S93.145D code the same condition on opposite sides.

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Laterality relationship

S93.144D
Right
Subluxation of metatarsophalangeal joint of right lesser toe(s), subsequent encounter
S93.145D
Left
Subluxation of metatarsophalangeal joint of left lesser toe(s), subsequent encounter

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. S93.144D and S93.145D 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

S93.144DSubluxation of metatarsophalangeal joint of right lesser toe(s), subsequent encounterS93.145DSubluxation of metatarsophalangeal joint of left lesser toe(s), subsequent encounter
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)
DefinitionSubluxation of metatarsophalangeal joint of right lesser toe(s), subsequent encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (S93.144D).Subluxation of metatarsophalangeal joint of left lesser toe(s), subsequent encounter is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (S93.145D).
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