Strike wall of swimming pool causing oth injury, sequela

This code describes a long-term or late-effect condition resulting from an individual striking a wall within a swimming pool, leading to an injury other than a fracture or sprain. It signifies that the initial injury has resolved, but residual symptoms or complications persist.

Apply this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, limited range of motion, nerve damage, or other lasting impairments directly attributable to a past incident of hitting a swimming pool wall. This would be used after the acute phase of the original injury has passed and the patient is being treated for the sequelae.

• Always sequence this code after the code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar formation).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past swimming pool wall impact.
• Do not use for acute injuries; this code is exclusively for late effects.