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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Ankle Sprain

ICD-10 Coding for Left Ankle Sprain

S93.402A
S93.422A

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

Also Known as:
Sprain of Left Ankle
Left Ankle Ligament Injury
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Ankle Sprain

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Ankle Sprain

Use ICD-10 code S93.402A for sprain of unspecified ligament of left ankle, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Sprain of unspecified ligament of left ankle, initial encounter

Billable Code
S93.402A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of ankle pain and swelling with negative fracture imaging
documentation:
  • • Lack of specific ligament identification

Applicable To

  • • Acute sprain of left ankle without specific ligament identification

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the mechanism of injury and any specific ligament involvement if known.

Sprain of deltoid ligament of left ankle, initial encounter

Billable Code
S93.422A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • MRI confirming deltoid ligament involvement
  • • Positive valgus stress test

Applicable To

  • • Sprain of medial ankle ligament

Important Notes

  • • Document specific ligament involvement to ensure accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

W01.0XXA

Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling

Use to describe the external cause of the ankle sprain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a left ankle sprain?

The ICD-10 code for a left ankle sprain is S93.402A for unspecified ligament involvement, or S93.422A if the deltoid ligament is specifically injured.

How do you code a left ankle sprain with a specific ligament injury?

Use S93.422A for a left ankle sprain involving the deltoid ligament, confirmed by clinical tests or imaging.

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