Walked into wall, sequela

This code indicates a health condition or injury that is a direct consequence of a patient having previously walked into a wall. It signifies a late effect or complication arising from the initial impact, rather than the immediate injury itself.

This code is appropriate for documenting conditions such as chronic pain, neurological deficits, or psychological sequelae that developed after the initial incident of walking into a wall has resolved. It should be used when the patient presents for treatment of these long-term effects.

• 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 the past incident of walking into a wall.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela and should be used for complications or conditions arising after the acute phase of the injury has passed.