Fall from, out of or through oth bldg, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an accidental fall from, out of, or through a building or structure other than a residential building. It indicates that the patient is presenting for treatment of a condition that is a direct consequence of such an event, which occurred in the past.

Apply this code when a patient is being treated for a chronic condition, disability, or residual injury directly attributable to a past fall from a non-residential building or structure. Examples include chronic pain, neurological deficits, or orthopedic deformities that developed as a result of the original fall.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past fall event.
• This code is for sequelae only; do not use for initial encounters or subsequent encounters for active treatment of the acute injury.