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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Right Ankle Instability

ICD-10 Coding for Right Ankle Instability

M24.271
M25.371

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

Also Known as:
Chronic Ankle Instability
Lateral Ankle Instability
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Right Ankle Instability

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Right Ankle Instability

Use ICD-10 code M24.271 for instability secondary to old ligament injury, right ankle, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Instability secondary to old ligament injury, right ankle

Billable Code
M24.271
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented history of ankle sprains with current instability.

Applicable To

  • • Chronic instability due to previous sprain

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation of prior injury for accurate coding.

Other instability, right ankle

Billable Code
M25.371
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Mechanical instability without prior injury history

Applicable To

  • • Idiopathic or mechanical instability

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no prior injury is documented for this code.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

S93.411A

Sprain of calcaneofibular ligament, right ankle

Use for acute sprain events.

G57.51

Tarsal tunnel syndrome, right lower limb

Use if tarsal tunnel syndrome is present.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for right ankle instability due to old ligament injury is M24.271, while M25.371 is used for other unspecified causes.

When should M24.271 be used?

Use M24.271 when right ankle instability is linked to a documented history of prior ligament injuries.

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