Struck by turkey, sequela

This code indicates that a patient has experienced a health condition or complication as a direct result of being struck by a turkey. This could encompass a range of injuries, from minor contusions to more severe trauma, that are now presenting as a lasting effect.

Use this code when documenting a patient's current health status or ongoing problems that are directly attributable to a past incident of being struck by a turkey. This is appropriate for follow-up visits or when the sequela is the primary reason for the encounter, rather than the initial acute injury.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., fracture, scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the prior turkey-related incident.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela, meaning the initial injury has healed, but a residual effect remains.