Sprain of calcaneofibular ligament of left ankle, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual effect resulting from a past injury to the calcaneofibular ligament in the left ankle. This could include chronic pain, instability, limited range of motion, or other persistent symptoms directly attributable to the original sprain. It indicates that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing lasting complications.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing issues related to a previously sustained sprain of the calcaneofibular ligament of the left ankle. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the focus is on managing chronic symptoms or complications, rather than the initial acute injury. It should be applied when the condition is no longer considered acute but rather a permanent or long-standing consequence.

• Always use an additional code to identify the specific sequela, such as chronic pain (e.g., G89.29) or chronic instability (e.g., M24.272).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a past calcaneofibular ligament sprain of the left ankle.
• Do not use this code for acute or subacute sprains; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.