Fall in (into) shower or empty bathtub, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an injury sustained during a fall within a shower stall or an empty bathtub. It signifies that the initial acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual problems directly attributable to that specific incident.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition, disability, or sequela that is a direct consequence of a past fall in a shower or empty bathtub. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the initial injury has healed, but its lasting impact is being addressed.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, limited range of motion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past fall in the shower or empty bathtub.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; instead, use the acute injury code with the appropriate external cause code.