Glider (nonpowered) collision injuring occupant, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-occurring health problem resulting from an injury sustained by an occupant in a non-motorized glider collision. It indicates that the patient is presenting for care related to the residual effects of the original incident, not the initial acute injury. These sequelae can manifest months or years after the initial collision.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for conditions directly attributable to a past glider collision, such as chronic pain, nerve damage, scar tissue complications, or psychological trauma. This applies when the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is seeking treatment for the lasting consequences. Do not use for the initial injury encounter.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past glider collision.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela; verify that the encounter is for a late effect.