Struck by orca, sequela

This code indicates that a patient is experiencing a health condition or injury that is a direct consequence of a past encounter where they were struck by an orca. This could encompass a wide range of chronic physical or psychological sequelae resulting from the initial trauma.

Apply this code when documenting any long-term or residual effects from a previous incident involving being struck by an orca. This is appropriate for follow-up visits or when a patient presents with ongoing issues directly attributable to such an event, even if the initial injury has healed.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, psychological disorder).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past orca encounter.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela, meaning the initial injury has resolved, and the current condition is a residual effect.