Other ice-skates accident, sequela

This code signifies a health condition or complication arising from an injury sustained in an ice-skating accident, excluding those specifically involving ice hockey skates. It indicates that the original injury has healed, but a lasting effect or consequence remains.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents with a current condition directly attributable to a past ice-skating accident (not ice hockey) that has resolved. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, or a permanent scar resulting from such an incident. It should be used as a secondary diagnosis to specify the external cause of the sequela.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, arthritis).
• Ensure the medical record clearly documents the link between the current condition and a past ice-skating accident.
• Do not use this code for acute injuries; it is exclusively for residual effects after the initial injury has healed.