Struck by other hit or thrown ball, sequela

This code describes injuries sustained from being struck by any type of ball, other than a baseball, softball, or basketball, where the injury is a long-term effect or complication of the initial trauma. It indicates that the original incident occurred in the past, and the patient is now presenting with a residual condition directly attributable to that event.

Apply this code when documenting a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture, nerve damage, persistent functional impairment) resulting from being hit by a ball such as a soccer ball, volleyball, golf ball, tennis ball, or dodgeball. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these lasting effects, not the initial acute injury.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past incident of being struck by an "other hit or thrown ball."
• Do not use for initial acute injuries; those require the appropriate initial encounter (A) or subsequent encounter (D) seventh character.