Accident to, on or involving ski lift, sequela

This code signifies a health condition or injury that is a direct consequence of an accident involving a ski lift, occurring at a later date than the initial event. It indicates that the patient is presenting for treatment of a long-term effect or complication stemming from such an incident.

Use this code when documenting conditions like chronic pain, nerve damage, scar tissue complications, or psychological sequelae (e.g., PTSD) that are directly attributable to a past ski lift accident. This applies when the initial injury has already been treated and the patient is now seeking care for residual or delayed effects.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past ski lift accident.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela, meaning the initial injury has healed and the patient is being treated for a residual effect.