Struck by turtle, sequela

This code indicates a health condition or injury that is a residual effect or complication from a previous incident where the patient was struck by a turtle. It signifies that the initial injury has resolved, but ongoing issues related to that event persist.

Use this code when documenting a patient presenting with chronic pain, limited range of motion, scarring, or other long-term sequelae directly attributable to being struck by a turtle at some point in the past. This code is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing these lasting effects, not the initial acute injury.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, deformity).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past incident of being struck by a turtle.
• This code is for sequelae only; for the initial encounter, a different W59.22X_ code would be used.