ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
S93.499A Sprain of other ligament of unspecified ankle, initial encounter
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
Encounter (7th character)
This code is for the initial encounter: the patient is receiving active treatment for the condition (for example surgery, an emergency department visit or evaluation by a new clinician).
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Other codes in S93
336 complete codes in this category.
- S93.491ASprain of other ligament of right ankle, initial encounter
- S93.491DSprain of other ligament of right ankle, subsequent encounter
- S93.491SSprain of other ligament of right ankle, sequela
- S93.492ASprain of other ligament of left ankle, initial encounter
- S93.492DSprain of other ligament of left ankle, subsequent encounter
- S93.492SSprain of other ligament of left ankle, sequela
- S93.499ASprain of other ligament of unspecified ankle, initial encounter
- S93.499DSprain of other ligament of unspecified ankle, subsequent encounter
- S93.499SSprain of other ligament of unspecified ankle, sequela
- S93.501AUnspecified sprain of right great toe, initial encounter
- S93.501DUnspecified sprain of right great toe, subsequent encounter
- S93.501SUnspecified sprain of right great toe, sequela
Documentation tips
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- Code to the highest specificity the documentation supports. If a detail is missing from the note, add it to the note rather than choosing a less specific code by default.
- Check the Tabular List and official guidelines for instructional notes (“code first”, “use additional code”, Excludes1/Excludes2) that apply to S93.
The international WHO ICD-10 also has S93, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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