Intentional self-harm by jumping from a high place, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from a previous act of intentional self-harm where the individual jumped from an elevated position. It indicates that the patient is currently presenting with conditions directly attributable to that past event, rather than the acute injury itself.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, paralysis, neurological deficits, or severe orthopedic deformities that are the direct result of a previous suicide attempt by jumping from a high place. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the initial acute injury has been treated and the patient is dealing with residual effects.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific residual condition (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past self-harm event by jumping.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury or during the immediate post-injury phase.