Struck by pig, sequela

This code indicates a health condition or complication arising as a delayed effect from a previous incident where an individual was struck by a pig. It signifies that the current medical issue is a direct consequence of that past encounter, not an acute injury from the initial event.

Apply this code when documenting a chronic or long-term problem, such as persistent pain, nerve damage, or a non-healing wound, that is directly attributable to having been struck by a pig at some point in the past. This code is appropriate when the initial injury has resolved, but residual effects persist and require ongoing medical attention.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) identifying the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar formation).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past incident of being struck by a pig.
• Do not use for acute injuries; refer to the initial encounter (A) or subsequent encounter (D) codes for those scenarios.