Injury to barefoot water-skier, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect resulting from an injury sustained while barefoot water-skiing. It indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience related health problems, such as chronic pain, limited mobility, or neurological deficits.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of a past barefoot water-skiing injury, after the acute phase of treatment has concluded. Examples include chronic knee instability following a ligament tear, persistent back pain from a spinal injury, or nerve damage causing weakness, all stemming from such an incident.

• Always sequence this code after the code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, osteoarthritis).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical barefoot water-skiing injury.
• This code is for sequelae only; do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute injury.