Injury of nerves at ankle and foot level, right leg, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect injury to any nerve in the right ankle or foot, excluding those with more specific ICD-10-CM codes. This could include damage to smaller, unnamed nerves or a general nerve injury where the specific nerve is not documented.

Apply this code when documenting a chronic condition or residual effect of a past injury affecting nerves in the right ankle or foot. This is appropriate for patients presenting with persistent pain, numbness, weakness, or other neurological deficits in the specified area due to a prior trauma.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the original injury or condition that caused the sequela, if known and still relevant.
• Ensure documentation clearly specifies "right leg" and indicates a sequela or late effect.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific nerve injury code (e.g., S94.0-S94.7) can be identified.