Unspecified hang-glider accident injuring occupant, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or residual effect stemming from an unspecified hang-glider accident where the occupant was injured. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience related health issues or conditions. The specific nature of the original accident and the resulting injury are not detailed.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for a condition that is a direct consequence of a past hang-glider accident, and the specific details of that accident are either unknown or not relevant to the current encounter. This is appropriate for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or management of chronic issues directly attributable to the prior hang-gliding incident.

• Always append the 7th character "S" for sequela when using this code.
• Do not use this code for the initial treatment of the injury; instead, use an acute injury code with the appropriate 7th character.
• Consider using additional codes to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar formation, limited range of motion).