Right Ankle Injury ICD-10-CM Codes

Right Ankle Injury ICD-10-CM Codes

Comprehensive guide on Right Ankle Injury ICD-10 codes, including clinical information, billable status, synonymous terms, and relevant FAQs.

By Audrey Liz Perez on Aug 8, 2025.

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What ICD-10 Codes Are Used for Right Ankle Injury?

Right ankle injuries are common and can range from simple sprains to complex fractures. Below are some commonly used right ankle injury ICD-10 codes.

  • S93.401A: Unspecified sprain of right ankle, initial encounter.
  • S82.841A: Displaced fracture of medial malleolus of right tibia, initial encounter for closed fracture.

Which Right Ankle Injury ICD Codes Are Billable?

The ICD codes for Right Ankle Injury can be billable:

  • S93.401A: Yes, this is a billable code used for the initial encounter of an unspecified right ankle sprain.
  • S82.841A: Yes, this is also a billable code. It denotes an initial encounter for a closed fracture of the medial malleolus of the right tibia.

Clinical Information

Right Ankle Injuries encompass different types of injuries:

  • Injuries might include sprains, fractures, or ligament tears.
  • Common causes include falls, sports, or overuse.
  • Treatment may involve physical therapy, rest, or in severe cases, surgery.

Synonyms Include:

  • Sprained right ankle
  • Right ankle fracture
  • Right ankle ligament tear
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Commonly asked questions

The seventh character in an ICD code for an injury typically signifies the encounter type, such as an initial encounter or subsequent encounter for the injury.

Not typically. The severity and type of the injury, like a sprain versus a fracture, will influence the specific ICD-10 code used.

Updates to ICD codes in a patient's record should occur whenever there is a significant change in diagnosis, treatment, or health condition.

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