Intentional self-harm by shotgun discharge, sequela

This code identifies the long-term effects or complications arising from an intentional self-inflicted injury involving a shotgun. It signifies that the initial acute injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience residual problems directly attributable to the self-harm event. These sequelae can be physical, such as chronic pain, nerve damage, or disfigurement, or psychological, like PTSD or severe depression directly resulting from the trauma.

Use this code when documenting a patient's current condition that is a direct consequence of a past intentional self-harm by shotgun discharge. This applies to follow-up visits, rehabilitation, or ongoing management of chronic issues stemming from the original injury. It should be assigned after the acute phase of the injury has passed and the patient is being treated for the lasting effects.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code describing the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar formation).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past self-harm event by shotgun.
• Do not use for the initial acute injury; refer to the acute injury codes for the initial encounter.