Unspecified superficial injury of right ankle, sequela

This code indicates a long-term or late effect resulting from a superficial injury to the right ankle, where the specific nature of the original injury is not documented. It signifies that the patient is experiencing residual symptoms or conditions directly attributable to a past, unspecified, non-deep injury to the right ankle.

Use this code when a patient presents with a current condition or symptom that is a direct consequence of a previous superficial injury to their right ankle, and the exact type of the original superficial injury (e.g., abrasion, contusion) is unknown or not specified in the medical record. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent issues.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past superficial right ankle injury.
• Avoid using this code for acute injuries; it is exclusively for sequelae.