Assault by strike by hockey stick, sequela

This code signifies a health condition or injury that is a delayed effect or complication resulting from a past assault where a hockey stick was used as the weapon. It indicates that the patient is presenting for treatment of a long-term consequence directly attributable to this specific type of violent encounter.

Use this code when documenting a patient's visit for conditions such as chronic pain, nerve damage, scarring, or psychological sequelae (e.g., PTSD) that are directly linked to a prior assault involving a hockey stick. This code is appropriate for follow-up care related to the lasting impact of the initial injury, not the initial acute injury itself.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, fracture nonunion).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past assault by hockey stick.
• This code is for sequela; do not use for the initial acute injury.