Sprain of tarsometatarsal ligament of unsp foot, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from a sprain of the tarsometatarsal ligament in an unspecified foot. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience symptoms or functional limitations directly attributable to that past sprain.

Utilize this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent pain, instability, or other chronic issues in the midfoot that are directly linked to a previously diagnosed tarsometatarsal ligament sprain. This applies when the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the current encounter addresses these lingering effects.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a prior tarsometatarsal ligament sprain.
• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning the patient is being treated for the residual effects, not the acute injury.
• Do not use this code for acute or subacute sprains; those require different seventh characters.