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

This code describes a long-term consequence or complication arising from an injury sustained when an individual jumped or dived into a natural body of water (e.g., lake, ocean, river) and struck the bottom. The initial impact caused an injury other than a fracture or dislocation, and the sequela refers to the lasting effects of that original trauma.

Apply this code when documenting the residual effects of a past injury from striking the bottom of a natural body of water after jumping or diving. This would be used for conditions like chronic pain, nerve damage, or persistent soft tissue damage that are directly attributable to the original incident. It is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these long-term complications.

• Always sequence the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, paralysis) first, followed by this external cause code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the original diving/jumping incident and specifies it occurred in a natural body of water.
• Verify that the original injury was not a fracture or dislocation, as those have different sequela codes.