Contusion of left ankle, sequela

This code indicates a bruise on the left ankle that is a late effect or complication of an initial injury. It signifies a persistent symptom or condition resulting from a contusion that occurred in the past, rather than an acute injury.

This code is appropriate for documenting residual pain, swelling, discoloration, or functional limitations in the left ankle that are directly attributable to a previously sustained contusion. It should be used when the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the patient is presenting for treatment of these ongoing issues.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the original injury, if known and still relevant.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current ankle symptoms to a past contusion.
• Do not use for acute contusions; those require an initial encounter or subsequent encounter code.