Assault by antipersonnel bomb, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from an injury sustained due to an assault involving an antipersonnel bomb. It indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual conditions directly attributable to that past event. These sequelae can manifest physically or psychologically.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current condition that is a direct consequence of an antipersonnel bomb assault that occurred in the past. This includes chronic pain, neurological deficits, psychological trauma (e.g., PTSD), or organ damage that has stabilized but requires ongoing management due to the original injury. Do not use for the initial acute injury.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code(s) describing the specific residual condition(s) being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past assault by an antipersonnel bomb.
• This code requires a 7th character 'S' for sequela, indicating the long-term nature of the condition.