Struck by ice hockey stick, sequela

This code indicates a past injury resulting from being struck by an ice hockey stick, where the patient is now presenting with a residual condition or complication directly attributable to that original trauma. It signifies that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the current encounter addresses a long-term effect.

Use this code when a patient presents with a chronic pain, functional limitation, scar, or other lasting sequela that is documented as a direct consequence of having been struck by an ice hockey stick in the past. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these persistent issues, not the initial acute injury.

• Always sequence this sequela code first, followed by the code for the specific residual condition (e.g., chronic pain, scar, nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past ice hockey stick injury.
• Do not use for initial encounters of acute injuries; those would use the acute injury code with the appropriate external cause code.