Struck by softball, sequela

This code indicates a health condition or complication arising as a direct result of being struck by a softball. It is used to report the long-term effects or residual conditions that persist after the initial injury from the impact has resolved or stabilized.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current medical condition that is a sequela of a past injury caused by being hit by a softball. This is appropriate for chronic pain, limited range of motion, nerve damage, or other lasting impairments directly attributable to the original incident.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific condition or injury being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior softball injury.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela and is mandatory for this code.