Fall from, out of or through bridge, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an injury sustained due to a fall from, out of, or through a bridge. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual symptoms or conditions directly attributable to that specific incident.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition, disability, or sequela that is a direct consequence of a past fall from a bridge. This applies to follow-up encounters where the acute injury has healed, but ongoing treatment or management is required for the lasting impact of the fall.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code(s) identifying the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, paralysis, scar).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical fall from a bridge.
• Do not use for initial acute injury encounters; those require an acute injury code with an appropriate seventh character.