Dislocation of right ankle joint, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect condition resulting from a previous dislocation of the right ankle joint. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing issues directly attributable to that past injury, rather than an acute dislocation. These sequelae can include chronic pain, instability, arthritis, or limited range of motion.

Use this code when documenting conditions that are residual effects of a right ankle joint dislocation that occurred in the past and has since healed, but left lasting complications. This applies to patients presenting for treatment of these chronic issues, not for the initial or acute management of the dislocation itself.

• Always link this sequela code with an external cause code (V00-Y99) if the original injury's cause is known and relevant.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the current condition is a sequela of a previous right ankle dislocation.
• Do not use this code for acute or current dislocations; use the appropriate acute dislocation code from the S93.0- category.