Fall down embankment (hill), sequela

This code describes a long-term health condition or complication arising from a previous fall down an embankment or hill. It signifies that the patient is presenting with a sequela, meaning a residual effect or late complication, of that initial injury, rather than the acute injury itself.

Use this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, nerve damage, scar tissue, or persistent functional limitations that are directly attributable to an old fall down an embankment. This applies when the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the patient is being treated for the lasting consequences.

• Always use in conjunction with a code identifying the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past fall down an embankment.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela and should be used for encounters after the initial injury has healed.