Forced landing of glider injuring occupant, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an injury sustained by an occupant during an emergency landing of a glider that was not powered. These sequelae can manifest months or years after the initial incident, encompassing a wide range of physical or psychological conditions.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are a direct result of an injury from a forced glider landing, after the acute phase of the injury has passed. Examples include chronic pain, permanent disability, or psychological trauma directly attributable to the accident. This code is appropriate for follow-up care related to such injuries.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past glider accident.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela; do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute injury.