Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for ankle sprain includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ankle Sprain
Use ICD-10 code S93.401A for sprain of unspecified ligament of right ankle, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Pain in right ankle
Use if pain persists after initial treatment.
Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Use for pre-surgical clearance.
The ICD-10 code for an ankle sprain is S93.4, with additional specificity required for laterality and ligament involvement.
For a right ankle sprain, use S93.401A for unspecified ligament or S93.411A for calcaneofibular ligament, specifying the encounter type.