Fall from snowboard, sequela

This code signifies a health condition or complication that arises as a direct result of an injury sustained from a fall while snowboarding, and which manifests after the initial injury has healed. It indicates a long-term or residual effect rather than the acute injury itself.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, nerve damage, or persistent instability that are directly attributable to a past snowboarding fall. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these lasting consequences, not the initial injury treatment.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific condition or symptom being treated (e.g., chronic knee pain, post-traumatic arthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past snowboarding fall.
• Do not use this code for acute injuries or initial treatment of a snowboarding fall; use the acute injury codes instead.