S93.4
Non-Billable

Sprain of ankle

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Sprain of ankle?

ICD-10-CM S93.4 is the diagnosis code for Sprain of ankle. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the ankle and foot" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for S93.4

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in S93.4. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • injury of Achilles tendon (S86.0-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S93.4 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 5 entries
S93.40Sprain of unspecified ligament of ankleNon-BillableS93.401Sprain of unspecified ligament of right ankleBillableS93.402Sprain of unspecified ligament of left ankleBillableS93.409Sprain of unspecified ligament of unspecified ankleBillableS93.41Sprain of calcaneofibular ligamentNon-BillableS93.411Sprain of calcaneofibular ligament of right ankleBillableS93.412Sprain of calcaneofibular ligament of left ankleBillableS93.419Sprain of calcaneofibular ligament of unspecified ankleBillableS93.42Sprain of deltoid ligamentNon-BillableS93.421Sprain of deltoid ligament of right ankleBillableS93.422Sprain of deltoid ligament of left ankleBillableS93.429Sprain of deltoid ligament of unspecified ankleBillableS93.43Sprain of tibiofibular ligamentNon-BillableS93.431Sprain of tibiofibular ligament of right ankleBillableS93.432Sprain of tibiofibular ligament of left ankleBillableS93.439Sprain of tibiofibular ligament of unspecified ankleBillableS93.49Sprain of other ligament of ankleNon-BillableS93.491Sprain of other ligament of right ankleBillableS93.492Sprain of other ligament of left ankleBillableS93.499Sprain of other ligament of unspecified ankleBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is S93.4 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, S93.4 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does S93.4 mean?

S93.4 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Sprain of ankle". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S93.4?

The parent code of S93.4 is S93 ("Dislocation and sprain of joints and ligaments at ankle, foot and toe level"). S93.4 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S93.4 in?

S93.4 is located in Section S90-S99 — "Injuries to the ankle and foot" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of S93.4?

S93.4 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: S93.40, S93.41, S93.42, S93.43, S93.49.

When should I use S93.4?

Use S93.4 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Sprain of ankle" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Sprain of ankle?

The ICD-10-CM code for Sprain of ankle is S93.4.

Can S93.4 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, S93.4 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is S93.4 in?

S93.4 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S93.4 valid for 2026?

Yes, S93.4 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S93.4
Sprain of ankle
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S90-S99 — Injuries to the ankle and foot
2026 ICD-10-CM