Subluxation of right ankle joint, sequela

This code signifies a partial dislocation of the right ankle joint that is no longer in the acute phase of injury. It indicates that the patient is experiencing ongoing problems or residual effects directly attributable to a previous right ankle subluxation. These sequelae can include chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or other long-term complications.

This code is appropriate for documenting the long-term effects or complications arising from a past subluxation of the right ankle. It should be used when the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to present with symptoms or conditions directly related to that prior subluxation. Examples include chronic instability following a sprained ankle that involved subluxation, or persistent pain years after such an injury.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous right ankle subluxation.
• Do not use this code for acute or current subluxations; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.
• Consider additional codes for specific sequelae, such as chronic pain (e.g., G89.29) or instability (e.g., M24.274), if documented.