Sprain of tibiofibular ligament of left ankle, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or residual issue stemming from a prior sprain of the tibiofibular ligament in the left ankle. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing symptoms or complications related to an old injury to this specific ligament, rather than an acute sprain. This could manifest as persistent pain, instability, or limited range of motion.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with long-term sequelae following a previously diagnosed sprain of the left tibiofibular ligament. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the initial acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience chronic symptoms directly attributable to that past sprain. It should not be used for initial acute sprains.

• Always ensure documentation clearly specifies "sequela" or "chronic" in relation to the sprain.
• Verify the laterality is explicitly documented as "left ankle."
• Do not use this code for acute sprains; refer to the appropriate acute sprain codes.