Abrasion, unspecified ankle, sequela

This diagnosis code indicates a superficial injury to the skin of an unspecified ankle, characterized by scraping or rubbing off of the epidermis, that is now a sequela. A sequela implies that the initial acute injury has healed, but there are lasting effects or complications directly attributable to it.

Apply this code when documenting a chronic or late effect of an abrasion to an ankle where the specific ankle (left or right) is not documented. This is appropriate for situations where the patient presents for treatment of a residual problem, such as scarring, chronic pain, or functional limitation, directly resulting from a previously sustained ankle abrasion.

• Only use this code when the documentation explicitly states the condition is a sequela or late effect of an ankle abrasion.
• Ensure the medical record does not specify which ankle (left or right) was affected; otherwise, a more specific code should be used.
• Always code the underlying condition or complication (e.g., scar, chronic pain) first, followed by this sequela code.