Struck by soccer ball, sequela

This code indicates a health condition or complication arising as a delayed effect from an injury sustained by being struck by a soccer ball. It signifies that the initial injury has resolved, but a residual problem or long-term consequence persists.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic issue, disability, or other long-term sequela directly attributable to a past incident where they were struck by a soccer ball. This applies after the acute phase of the original injury has passed.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, deformity).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past soccer ball injury.
• Do not use for initial encounters or active treatment of the acute injury.