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ICD-10/S93.12

S93.12 ICD-10-CM Code: Dislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint

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

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.

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.

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to S93.12 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • S93.116S — Dislocation of interphalangeal joint of unspecified lesser toe(s), sequela
  • S93.119 — Dislocation of interphalangeal joint of unspecified toe(s)
  • S93.119A — Dislocation of interphalangeal joint of unspecified toe(s), initial encounter
  • S93.119D — Dislocation of interphalangeal joint of unspecified toe(s), subsequent encounter
  • S93.119S — Dislocation of interphalangeal joint of unspecified toe(s), sequela
  • S93.121 — Dislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint of right great toe
  • S93.121A — Dislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint of right great toe, initial encounter
  • S93.121D — Dislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint of right great toe, subsequent encounter
  • S93.121S — Dislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint of right great toe, sequela
  • S93.122 — Dislocation of metatarsophalangeal joint of left great toe

View all codes in the S93 family