Intentional self-harm by sharp glass, sequela

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from a previous act of intentional self-harm using sharp glass. It indicates that the patient is currently experiencing a residual effect directly attributable to the past injury, rather than the acute injury itself. These sequelae can include chronic pain, scarring, nerve damage, or psychological impacts.

🎯When to Use

Apply this code when documenting a patient encounter where the primary reason for the visit is a condition or symptom that is a direct and lasting result of a prior self-inflicted injury involving sharp glass. This is appropriate for follow-up care, rehabilitation, or management of chronic issues stemming from such an event, after the initial acute injury has healed.

💡Coding Tips

Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar).
Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past intentional self-harm by sharp glass.
Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; use the appropriate acute injury code from the T chapter instead.

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E95.9ApproxICD-9

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