Jump/div in natrl body of wtr strk surfc cause oth inj, sqla

This code describes a long-term health problem or complication resulting from an injury sustained when a person jumped or dived into a natural body of water (e.g., lake, ocean, river) and struck the water surface. The initial impact caused an injury other than a fracture or dislocation.

Use this code for follow-up encounters when a patient presents with a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nerve damage, scar tissue, persistent functional impairment) directly attributable to an injury from a water surface impact during a jump or dive into a natural body of water. This code is appropriate after the acute phase of the initial injury has passed.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past water surface impact injury.
• Verify the injury occurred in a natural body of water and was not a fracture or dislocation.