Crushing injury of left ankle, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a severe injury to the left ankle resulting from a crushing force, such as being compressed between two objects or under a heavy weight. It indicates that the patient is receiving follow-up care for this specific injury after the initial treatment phase.

Use this code for encounters where a patient is being seen for ongoing management, healing, or complications related to a previously diagnosed crushing injury of the left ankle. This includes visits for wound care, physical therapy, cast changes, or evaluation of healing progress following the initial acute treatment.

• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "left" ankle and a "crushing" mechanism.
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is in the healing or recovery phase.
• Do not use for initial treatment of the injury; refer to the "A" seventh character for that scenario.