Crushing injury of right ankle, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect complication resulting from a crushing injury to the right ankle. It indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual problems directly attributable to that past trauma. These sequelae can include chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, nerve damage, or impaired function.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent issues in their right ankle that are a direct consequence of a previously sustained crushing injury. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic pain, limited range of motion, or other lasting impairments after the initial injury has healed. It should be used when the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current ankle condition to a past crushing injury.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela, meaning the patient is being treated for the residual effects, not the acute injury itself.