S93.02 ICD-10-CM Code: Subluxation of left ankle joint
S93.02 is the authoritative medical code for Subluxation of left ankle joint. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for subluxation of left ankle joint (ICD-10-CM S93.02), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S93.02 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.
Includes
Conditions the official ICD-10-CM tabular list includes under this code.
- 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
- traumatic rupture of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe
- traumatic subluxation of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe
- traumatic tear of joint or ligament of ankle, foot and toe
Excludes2 — Not Included Here
Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.
- strain of muscle and tendon of ankle and foot (S96.-)
- burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
- fracture of ankle and malleolus (S82.-)
- frostbite (T33-T34)
- insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)
Code Also
Additional codes that may be required to fully describe the encounter.
- any associated open wound
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance
Can S93.02 be billed directly?
No. S93.02 (Subluxation of left ankle joint) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S93.02 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S93.
Can S93.02 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S93.02 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: strain of muscle and tendon of ankle and foot (S96.-); burns and corrosions (T20-T32); fracture of ankle and malleolus (S82.-); frostbite (T33-T34).
Nearest Codes in This Family
Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S93.02 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S93.0 — Subluxation and dislocation of ankle joint
- S93.01 — Subluxation of right ankle joint
- S93.01XA — Subluxation of right ankle joint, initial encounter
- S93.01XD — Subluxation of right ankle joint, subsequent encounter
- S93.01XS — Subluxation of right ankle joint, sequela
- S93.02XA — Subluxation of left ankle joint, initial encounter
- S93.02XD — Subluxation of left ankle joint, subsequent encounter
- S93.02XS — Subluxation of left ankle joint, sequela
- S93.03 — Subluxation of unspecified ankle joint
- S93.03XA — Subluxation of unspecified ankle joint, initial encounter