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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ankle Strain

ICD-10 Coding for Ankle Strain

S93.42-
S93.49-

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for ankle strain includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Ankle Sprain
Ligamentous Injury of Ankle
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ankle Strain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ankle Strain

Use ICD-10 code S93.42- for sprain of deltoid ligament of ankle, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sprain of deltoid ligament of ankle

Non-Billable
S93.42-
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of medial ankle pain and swelling

Applicable To

  • • Medial ankle sprain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to specify the ligament involved and use the appropriate 7th character for encounter type.

Sprain of other specified ligaments of ankle

Non-Billable
S93.49-
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Sprain of anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL)
  • • Sprain of calcaneofibular ligament

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the specific ligament involved and use the appropriate 7th character.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W19.xxxA

Unspecified fall

Use to describe the external cause of the injury.

Y93.22

Activity code for sports-related injury

Use to specify the activity during which the injury occurred.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for an ankle strain?

The ICD-10 code for an ankle strain is S93.4-, which includes specific codes for different ligaments such as the deltoid (S93.42-) and other specified ligaments (S93.49-).

How do you document an ankle strain?

Document the specific ligament involved, mechanism of injury, functional impact, and any imaging results. Use the appropriate ICD-10 code with a 7th character for encounter type.

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