Assault by gasoline bomb, sequela

This code indicates a long-term health condition or complication arising from an assault involving a gasoline bomb. It signifies that the initial injury has resolved, but its lasting effects, such as chronic pain, scarring, or psychological trauma, are now being treated or evaluated.

Apply this code when documenting the sequelae (late effects) of injuries sustained from a gasoline bomb assault, after the acute phase of the injury has passed. This is appropriate for follow-up visits addressing permanent impairments, disfigurements, or chronic conditions directly attributable to the original assault.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, PTSD).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past gasoline bomb assault.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; it is exclusively for late effects.