Ice-skater colliding with stationary object, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication arising from an ice-skating accident where the skater impacted a non-moving object. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but residual effects or chronic issues persist as a direct result of that specific incident.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current medical condition that is a direct consequence of a past ice-skating collision with a stationary object. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing chronic pain, limited range of motion, neurological deficits, or other lasting impairments stemming from the original trauma.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, deformity).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past ice-skating incident.
• Verify the "S" seventh character is appropriate, indicating sequela, not an initial encounter or subsequent encounter for active treatment.