Striking against or struck by oth sports equipment, sequela

This code describes a long-term health condition or complication resulting from an injury sustained when a person was struck by or struck against sports equipment other than a ball. This indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but a residual effect or chronic problem persists due to that past event.

Use this code when documenting a current diagnosis that is a direct consequence of a previous injury involving impact with miscellaneous sports equipment. Examples include chronic pain, limited range of motion, or nerve damage stemming from being hit by a hockey stick, a tennis racket, or falling onto a piece of gym equipment.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, deformity).
• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to a past injury involving other sports equipment.
• The "S" at the end indicates "sequela," meaning it's used for conditions that are the late effects of an injury.