Struck by falling object on unspecified watercraft, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an injury sustained when a person was hit by a falling object while on any type of watercraft, where the specific type of watercraft is not documented. It signifies that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual conditions directly attributable to that incident.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition, disability, or other sequela that is a direct result of being struck by a falling object on an unspecified watercraft. This applies after the acute phase of the original injury has passed and the patient is being treated for the lasting consequences.

• Always sequence the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, deformity) first, followed by this external cause code.
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current sequela to the past incident of being struck by a falling object on a watercraft.
• Only use the "S" (sequela) seventh character when the patient is being treated for the residual effects of the injury, not the acute injury itself.