Traumatic arthropathy, right ankle and foot

This code signifies degenerative joint disease in the right ankle and/or foot that has developed as a direct consequence of a previous injury or trauma. It represents a form of osteoarthritis specifically attributed to a past physical insult rather than primary or idiopathic causes.

Apply this code when documentation clearly links chronic arthritic changes in the right ankle or foot to a prior traumatic event, such as a fracture, dislocation, or severe sprain. The patient's history should explicitly state the traumatic origin of the arthropathy.

• Ensure documentation specifies "traumatic" as the etiology, not just general osteoarthritis.
• Verify laterality is explicitly stated as "right" for the ankle and/or foot.
• Do not use for acute injuries; this code is for the chronic sequelae of trauma.