Assault by pushing from high place, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from a past assault where the victim was pushed from an elevated position. It indicates that the current medical issue is a direct consequence of that specific traumatic event, even if the original injury has healed.

Apply this code when documenting a current diagnosis that is a sequela of a previous assault involving being pushed from a high place. This includes chronic pain, neurological deficits, psychological disorders (e.g., PTSD), or orthopedic deformities that are directly attributable to the original incident. It should be used for conditions presenting long after the initial injury has occurred and healed.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, fracture nonunion, PTSD).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past assault by pushing from a high place.
• This code is for residual effects, not for the initial acute injury.