Struck by cow, sequela

This code signifies a health condition or injury that is a residual effect or complication directly resulting from a previous incident where a patient was struck by a cow. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience long-term consequences.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, functional limitations, neurological deficits, or other lasting sequelae directly attributable to being struck by a cow in the past. This applies to follow-up encounters for conditions that are not acute but are a direct result of the original trauma.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic fracture nonunion, nerve damage).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past incident of being struck by a cow.
• The "S" in the seventh character indicates sequela; do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute injury.