Fall from tree, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-effect condition resulting from an injury sustained in a fall from a tree. It is used to report the residual problems or complications that arise after the initial acute injury has healed.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, neurological deficits, or disfigurement directly attributable to a past fall from a tree. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent issues, not for the initial acute injury.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) identifying the specific sequela (e.g., chronic fracture nonunion, scar contracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous fall from a tree.
• Do not use this code for the initial injury encounter; use the acute injury code (W14.XXXA) for that purpose.