S93.12 is the authoritative medical code for Dislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for dislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint (ICD-10-CM S93.12), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.
Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.
Official Registry Overview & Definition
Dislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code S93.12. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. 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; 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): 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: any associated open wound. 7th character: The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S93.
Official Tabular Instructional Notes
Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for S93.12 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 S93.12 be billed directly?
No. S93.12 (Dislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.
Does S93.12 require a 7th character?
Yes. The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category S93.
Can S93.12 be reported alongside related conditions?
Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, S93.12 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 S93.12 in its code family, with their registry titles.
- S93 — Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at ankle, foot and toe level
- 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
- S93.02 — Subluxation of left ankle joint
- 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
View all 40 codes in the S93 family