Sprain of anterior talofibular ligament of left ankle icd 10

S93.402A - Sprain of unspecified ligament of left ankle [initial encounter] is a topic covered in the ICD-10-CM.

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2012 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 845.03

Sprain of tibiofibular (ligament), distal of ankle

  • Short description: Sprain distal tibiofibul.
  • ICD-9-CM 845.03 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 845.03 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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  • More recent version(s) of ICD-9-CM 845.03: 2013 2014 2015.

Convert to ICD-10-CM: 845.03 converts approximately to:

  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S93.439A Sprain of tibiofibular ligament of unspecified ankle, initial encounter

Approximate Synonyms

  • Left ankle sprain
  • Left ankle sprain, tibiofibular ligament
  • Right ankle sprain
  • Right ankle sprain, tibiofibular ligament
  • Sprain of tibiofibular ligament of left ankle
  • Sprain of tibiofibular ligament of right ankle

ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 845.03:

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Chapter 19 - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) » Injuries to the ankle and foot (S90-S99) » Sprain of ankle (S93.4)

Related MeSH Terms

Ankle Injuries D016512

1 indication for 22 drugs (18 approved, 4 experimental)

Diseases [C] » Wounds and Injuries [C26] » Leg Injuries » Ankle Injuries

Harm or hurt to the ankle or ankle joint usually inflicted by an external source.   MeSH

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What is the ICD

ICD-10 code S93. 402A for Sprain of unspecified ligament of left ankle, initial encounter is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes .

What is the anterior talofibular ligament?

The anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) is part of the lateral collateral ligament complex of the ankle. Its role is to stabilize the talus. It is also the weakest of the lateral collateral ankle ligaments.

How do you heal the anterior talofibular ligament?

Rehabilitation Program Initial treatment of all grades of lateral ankle sprains consists of rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE), as well as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ice should be applied to the injured ankle for approximately 20 minutes, 3-4 times per day.

What does ATFL stand for in medical terms?

[1] The majority of ankle injuries are sports-related and involve the lateral ankle compartment. The lateral ankle ligaments consist of the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL), the calcaneofibular ligament (CFL), and the posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL).

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