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ICD-10-CM Code for Sprain of deltoid ligament S93.42

ICD-10 code S93.42 for Sprain of deltoid ligament is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

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Sprain of deltoid ligament

S93.4

Excludes2: injury of Achilles tendon (S86.0-)

S93

Includes: 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: strain of muscle and tendon of ankle and foot (S96.-)

Code also: any associated open wound

 
S93.42 Sprain of deltoid ligament
Child Code
Sprain of deltoid ligament of right ankle
Child Code
Sprain of deltoid ligament of left ankle
Child Code
Sprain of deltoid ligament of unspecified ankle

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