Forced landing of hang-glider injuring occupant, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication arising from an injury sustained by an individual during an uncontrolled or emergency landing of a hang-glider. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but its lasting effects are still present and require ongoing medical attention.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current medical condition that is a direct consequence of an injury suffered during a forced hang-glider landing, even if the original injury occurred in the distant past. This is appropriate for follow-up visits or when treating chronic issues stemming from the initial incident.

• Always use this 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 the past hang-glider incident.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates "sequela," meaning the late effects of the initial injury.