Struck by field hockey puck, sequela

This code signifies a health condition or complication arising from a past injury sustained when a person was struck by a field hockey puck. It indicates that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now experiencing the long-term effects or consequences of that original trauma. These sequelae can manifest in various forms, such as chronic pain, limited range of motion, neurological deficits, or disfigurement.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for a condition that is a direct result of being struck by a field hockey puck at some point in the past. This applies to follow-up visits where the focus is on managing or treating the persistent effects of the old injury, rather than the initial acute trauma. Examples include chronic knee pain after a puck strike years ago, or a permanent vision impairment from an orbital fracture caused by a puck.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, scar, vision defect).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past field hockey puck injury.
• The "S" seventh character indicates sequela and should only be used for complications or conditions arising from the initial injury that are being treated long after the acute phase.