Other injury due to other accident to water-skis, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from an injury sustained during an accident involving water-skis, where the specific type of accident is not otherwise classified. It indicates that the initial water-skiing incident has led to a lasting medical issue requiring ongoing care or management.

Apply this code when documenting a sequela, such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, or nerve damage, that is directly attributable to an old injury from an unclassified water-skiing accident. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent effects, rather than the initial acute injury.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar formation).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past water-skiing accident.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela; do not use for acute injuries.