Struck by parrot, sequela

This code indicates a sequela resulting from an individual being struck by a parrot. A sequela is a condition that is a late effect or complication of an earlier injury or disease, meaning the initial parrot strike occurred in the past, and the patient is now presenting with a residual problem directly attributable to that event.

Use this code when documenting a chronic or long-term condition that has developed as a direct consequence of a prior incident where a patient was struck by a parrot. This applies to situations where the acute injury has resolved, but a lasting effect, such as a scar, chronic pain, or limited range of motion, is being treated.

• Always sequence this code after the code describing the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past parrot strike.
• Do not use for acute injuries from a parrot strike; those require initial encounter or subsequent encounter codes.