Fall into swim pool strk surfc causing oth injury, sequela

This code describes a long-term complication or condition resulting from a previous incident where an individual fell into a swimming pool, striking the water's surface, and sustained an injury other than drowning or near-drowning. It indicates that the initial injury has led to ongoing health issues requiring continued medical attention.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a current health problem that is a direct consequence of an old fall into a swimming pool where they hit the water's surface. This applies to follow-up visits or admissions for conditions like chronic pain, limited range of motion, or neurological deficits stemming from the original impact.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past swimming pool fall.
• Do not use for acute injuries; this code is exclusively for sequelae.