Oth injury due to oth acc on board oth power wtrcrft, sqla

This code describes a long-term health condition or complication arising from an injury that occurred during an accident on a powered watercraft other than a specified type (e.g., sailboat, motorboat). The initial injury event is in the past, and the patient is now presenting with residual effects directly attributable to that accident.

Use this code when documenting a sequela, such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, or nerve damage, resulting from an injury sustained in an accident on an unspecified powered watercraft. This applies when the original injury has healed, but its lasting consequences are being treated or evaluated.

• Always assign a sequela code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past injury on an "other powered watercraft."
• Do not use this code for acute injuries; it is exclusively for residual conditions.