Contusion of right ankle, sequela

This code signifies a bruise or injury to the soft tissues of the right ankle that occurred in the past and is now causing ongoing symptoms or complications. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but its lasting effects are still being addressed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, stiffness, or other persistent issues in the right ankle that are directly attributable to a previously sustained contusion. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the initial acute injury has healed, but the sequelae require continued management.

• Always link this sequela code to an external cause code (V00-Y99) if the original injury's cause is known and relevant.
• Do not use this code for an acute contusion; instead, use the appropriate acute contusion code.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the chronic nature of the symptoms and their direct link to a past right ankle contusion.