Sprain of unspecified ligament of right ankle, init encntr

This code signifies a sprain affecting an unspecified ligament within the right ankle joint. It indicates that the injury is acute and the patient is receiving initial treatment for this specific sprain. The exact ligament involved has not been definitively identified or documented.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a right ankle sprain, and the medical record does not specify which particular ligament (e.g., anterior talofibular, calcaneofibular) was injured. This is appropriate for the initial visit where the diagnosis of a sprain is made and treatment begins.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states "right ankle" and "sprain" without identifying a specific ligament.
• Confirm this is the patient's first encounter for this particular injury to justify the "A" seventh character.
• If a specific ligament is later identified, a more precise code should be used for subsequent encounters.