Strain of musc/tend at lower leg level, right leg, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or residual condition resulting from a past strain injury to muscles or tendons in the right lower leg, excluding the Achilles tendon. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing symptoms or functional limitations directly attributable to the previous strain, rather than an acute injury.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent pain, weakness, or restricted movement in the right lower leg due to a prior muscle or tendon strain. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the initial acute injury has resolved, but long-term effects remain.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a previous strain injury.
• Do not use for acute or current strain injuries; those require acute injury codes.
• Specify the laterality (right leg) and the sequela nature of the condition.