Struck by falling object in cave-in, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health problem or complication arising from an injury sustained when a patient was hit by debris during a structural collapse, such as in a mine, trench, or building. It indicates that the current medical condition is a direct consequence of that past traumatic event.

Use this code when documenting a chronic condition, disability, or other lasting effect directly attributable to a previous injury from being struck by a falling object in a cave-in. This applies to follow-up encounters for conditions like chronic pain, neurological deficits, or orthopedic issues that developed as a result of the initial trauma.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic fracture nonunion, spinal cord injury).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past cave-in injury.
• Do not use for initial encounters or active treatment of the acute injury; this is exclusively for sequelae.