Struck by baseball, sequela

This code indicates a health condition or complication that is a residual effect of being struck by a baseball. It signifies that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience symptoms or problems directly attributable to that past trauma. This could include chronic pain, nerve damage, scar tissue complications, or functional limitations.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current condition that is a long-term consequence of a previous baseball-related impact. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the acute injury has healed, but ongoing sequelae require medical attention or management. It should be used in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela.

• Always pair this code with a code identifying the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture, neurological deficit).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past baseball injury.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela, meaning the initial injury has passed its acute phase.