icd 10 code for left ankle ligament injury

by Dr. Jevon Little 6 min read

ICD-10-CM Code for Sprain of unspecified ligament of left ankle, initial encounter S93. 402A.

What is the ICD-10 code for ankle injury?

Unspecified injury of unspecified ankle, sequela S99. 919S is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S99. 919S became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the ICD-10 code for right ankle sprain?

ICD-10 Code for Sprain of unspecified ligament of right ankle, initial encounter- S93. 401A- Codify by AAPC.

What is the ICD-10 code for tear of the anterior Talofibular ligament?

The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM S93. 492A became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of S93.

What is S93 401A?

401A Sprain of unspecified ligament of right ankle, initial encounter.

What is the CPT code for ankle sprain?

AB8S93.401ASprain Of Unspecified Ligament Of Right Ankle, Initial Encounter9S93.401DSprain Of Unspecified Ligament Of Right Ankle, Subsequent Encounter10S93.401SSprain Of Unspecified Ligament Of Right Ankle, Sequela11S93.402ASprain Of Unspecified Ligament Of Left Ankle, Initial Encounter25 more rows•Sep 28, 2017

What is ICD-10 code for Left foot Pain?

ICD-10 code M79. 672 for Pain in left foot is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

What is the ATFL ligament?

The ATFL is a ligament that is part of the ankle capsule (intra-capsular) (fig 1). The ligament is approximately 2mm thick, 7mm wide, and 25mm long. It arises from the anterior tip of the lateral malleolus and travels antero-medially, to insert on the lateral side of the talar neck.

Where is the tibiofibular ligament?

The anterior-inferior tibiofibular ligament originates from the longitudinal tubercle on the anterior surface of the lateral malleolus and attaches on the anterolateral tubercle of the tibia (Chaput fragment).

What does ATFL stand for in medical terms?

Anterior Talo-Fibular Ligament (ATFL)

What is the ICD-10-CM code for sprained left ankle initial encounter?

ICD-10 Code for Sprain of unspecified ligament of left ankle, initial encounter- S93. 402A- Codify by AAPC.

What is the ICD-10 code for right foot Pain?

ICD-10 code M79. 671 for Pain in right foot is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .

What is an inversion injury?

In an inversion injury the ankle tilts toward the inside, meaning the bottom of the foot tilts inward towards the big toe side of the foot. This forces all the weight of your body onto the outside edge of the ankle. As a result, the ligaments on the outside of the ankle are stretched and possibly torn.