Hang-glider collision injuring occupant, sequela

This code signifies a health condition or injury that is a residual effect (sequela) of a previous hang-glider collision where the patient was an occupant. It indicates that the initial traumatic event has passed, but the patient is still experiencing long-term complications or conditions directly attributable to that collision.

Apply this code when documenting chronic pain, neurological deficits, orthopedic deformities, or other persistent health issues that arose from a hang-glider accident. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the acute phase of injury has resolved, and the patient is being treated for the lasting consequences.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific residual condition (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past hang-glider collision.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela, meaning it's used for complications or conditions that arise as a direct result of an injury, after the acute phase of the injury has terminated.