Struck by shoe cleats, sequela

This code indicates a long-term consequence or complication resulting from an injury caused by being struck by shoe cleats. It signifies that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual effects directly attributable to that specific trauma.

This code is appropriate when documenting a patient presenting with a chronic condition, disability, or other lasting sequela that originated from being struck by shoe cleats. Examples include chronic pain, scar tissue, limited range of motion, or nerve damage that developed as a direct result of such an injury.

• Always sequence this code after the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, deformity).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past injury involving shoe cleats.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; it is exclusively for residual effects.