Jump/div into swim pool strk wall cause oth injury, sequela

This code signifies a sequela of an injury sustained when an individual jumped or dived into a swimming pool and struck a wall, resulting in an injury other than a fracture or dislocation. It indicates that the patient is now presenting for treatment of a long-term effect or complication directly related to that initial incident.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for chronic pain, scar tissue formation, nerve damage, or other persistent issues stemming from the original impact injury. This applies to situations where the initial acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience related symptoms or complications requiring ongoing medical attention.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition as a sequela of the original swimming pool incident.
• Always code the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar) in addition to this external cause code.
• Verify that the injury was due to striking a wall, not the bottom or another object, and was not a fracture or dislocation.