Strain muscles and tendons at ank/ft level, l foot, sequela

This code signifies a chronic or residual condition resulting from a previous strain to muscles or tendons in the left ankle or foot, excluding the Achilles tendon. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience lasting effects such as pain, weakness, or limited range of motion.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with persistent symptoms directly attributable to a past strain of a specific muscle or tendon in the left ankle or foot. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the acute injury has resolved, but the patient is still managing long-term complications.

• Always assign an additional code to specify the exact muscle or tendon involved, if known.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current symptoms to a prior strain and indicates the chronic nature of the condition.
• Do not use this code for acute or initial injury encounters; those require an acute strain code.