Skateboarder colliding with stationary object, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication that arose as a direct result of a past injury sustained by a skateboarder who collided with a stationary object. It indicates that the current patient encounter is for the management or evaluation of these residual effects, not the initial acute injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or treatment of a chronic issue directly attributable to a previous skateboarding accident involving a stationary object. Examples include chronic pain, nerve damage, limited range of motion, or scar tissue complications stemming from the original incident.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past skateboarding injury.
• This "S" seventh character indicates sequela and should be used for complications or conditions arising after the acute phase of the injury has passed.