Fall on board fishing boat, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an injury sustained by falling on the deck or within the structure of a fishing boat. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual problems directly attributable to that fall.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, nerve damage, or persistent functional impairment that are a direct consequence of a past fall on a fishing vessel. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these lingering issues, not for the initial acute injury.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) identifying the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, arthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous fall on a fishing boat.
• Verify that the encounter is for the sequela and not the acute phase of the original injury.