Sprain of other ligament of left ankle, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late effect resulting from a sprain to any ligament in the left ankle other than the deltoid, calcaneofibular, anterior talofibular, or posterior talofibular ligaments. This could include chronic pain, instability, or limited range of motion persisting after the initial injury has healed.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with ongoing symptoms directly attributable to a past sprain of a less commonly injured ligament in the left ankle. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing residual issues from such an injury, rather than the acute sprain itself.

• Always use an additional code to identify the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, instability).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous left ankle sprain of an "other" ligament.
• This "S" seventh character indicates a sequela, meaning the patient is experiencing a late effect or complication of a previous injury.