Struck by sea lion, sequela

This code indicates that a patient is experiencing a health condition or injury that is a direct consequence of having been struck by a sea lion at some point in the past. The initial injury has resolved, but residual effects or complications persist.

Use this code when documenting a current diagnosis that is a long-term effect or complication stemming from a previous incident where the patient was struck by a sea lion. This applies when the acute phase of the original injury has passed, and the current encounter is for managing the sequela.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, nerve damage).
• This code is used for subsequent encounters after the initial injury has healed, not for the initial acute injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past sea lion encounter.