Asslt by strike agnst or bumped into by another person, sqla

This code signifies a past assault where the patient was struck or bumped by another individual, and the current encounter addresses a long-term consequence or complication of that prior event. It indicates that the physical trauma from the assault is no longer acute but has left a lasting impact requiring medical attention.

Use this code when documenting conditions, injuries, or mental health sequelae directly attributable to a historical assault by striking or bumping. Examples include chronic pain, nerve damage, psychological disorders, or scar tissue complications arising from the original incident, where the patient is presenting for treatment of these lingering effects.

• Always use in conjunction with a code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, PTSD).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past assault.
• Do not use for acute injuries from a recent assault; those require acute injury codes.