Fall on and from ladder, sequela

This code indicates a long-term consequence or complication arising from an injury sustained due to a fall on or from a ladder. It signifies that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience residual effects directly attributable to that fall.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, nerve damage, or permanent disfigurement that are directly linked to a past fall from a ladder. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the sequelae are being treated or evaluated, rather than the acute injury itself.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following a code that specifies the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical ladder fall.
• Do not use for acute injuries; this code is exclusively for residual effects after the initial injury has resolved.