Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 924.21
Contusion of ankle
  • ICD-9-CM 924.21 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 924.21 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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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 924.21 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM S90.00XA Contusion of unspecified ankle, initial encounter
Approximate Synonyms
  • Contusion of left ankle
  • Contusion of right ankle
  • Hematoma of left ankle
  • Hematoma of right ankle
  • Left ankle contusion
  • Left ankle hematoma
  • Right ankle contusion
  • Right ankle hematoma
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 924.21:
  • Contusion (skin surface intact) 924.9
    • ankle 924.21
      • with other parts of foot 924.20
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