Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM S93.439 is the diagnosis code for Sprain of tibiofibular ligament of unspecified 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where S93.439 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, S93.439 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
S93.439 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Sprain of tibiofibular ligament of unspecified ankle". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of S93.439 is S93.43 ("Sprain of tibiofibular ligament"). S93.439 provides a more specific classification within this category.
S93.439 is located in Section S90-S99 — "Injuries to the ankle and foot" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use S93.439 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Sprain of tibiofibular ligament of unspecified ankle" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Sprain of tibiofibular ligament of unspecified ankle is S93.439.
Yes, S93.439 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
S93.439 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, S93.439 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.