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ICD-10-CM S93.612S: Sprain of tarsal ligament of left foot, sequela
ICD-10-CM code S93.612S identifies a sprain of the tarsal ligament of the left foot, sequela. The terminology record classifies this concept as an injury or poisoning. It is a billable, active code that appears in Medicare billing articles and external coding references for medical practices. 1 3 4
Plain-language overview
This code provides a standardized diagnostic label for a sprain of the tarsal ligament of the left foot, sequela, and the terminology record assigns it the semantic type of injury or poisoning. 1
What this code represents
The official display label for S93.612S is sprain of tarsal ligament of left foot, sequela, and the terminology record indicates that it has narrower concepts within the ICD-10-CM terminology. 1
Within the ICD-10-CM hierarchy, S93.612S is a narrower concept under the parent code S93.612, which denotes a sprain of the tarsal ligament of the left foot. 1
Coding details
An external coding reference designates S93.612S as a billable code, while it lists the related code S93.619 for an unspecified foot sprain as non-billable. 4
The terminology record indicates that S93.612S has narrower concepts within the ICD-10-CM terminology and maintains an active record status for version 2026. 1
Documentation considerations
Clinical assessment of ankle sprains differentiates between mild sprains, severe ligamentous disruption, and fractures requiring urgent intervention to determine proper care. 2
Acute ankle sprains occur when excessive inversion or eversion forces exceed the tensile strength of supporting ligamentous structures, resulting in stretching, partial tearing, or complete ligament rupture. 2
What the sources add
While the terminology authority defines the code's label and hierarchy, a Medicare billing article lists S93.612S alongside other specific foot sprain codes, and a separate billing agency reference explicitly confirms its billable status. 1 3 4
Coverage and utilization context
A Medicare billing article for tendon and ligament injections includes S93.612S in a list alongside other specific foot sprain codes, providing operational context for its utilization. 3
Sources
- ICD-10-CM S93.612S terminology record — National Cancer Institute Enterprise Vocabulary Services; accessed 2026-07-27.
- Bookshelf — ncbi.nlm.nih.gov; accessed 2026-07-27.
- Article - Billing and Coding: Injections - Tendon, Ligament, Ganglion Cyst, Tunnel Syndromes and Morton's Neuroma (A57201) — cms.gov; accessed 2026-07-27.
- Codigo. The #1 Billing Agency for Medical Practices — codigo.care; accessed 2026-07-27.
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