Sequelae of leprosy

This code represents the long-term, residual effects or complications that persist after a patient has been successfully treated for leprosy (Hansen's disease). These sequelae are not active leprosy but rather the lasting damage caused by the disease, such as nerve damage, deformities, or chronic skin changes.

Use this code when documenting conditions directly resulting from a past leprosy infection, even if the active infection has resolved and the patient is no longer infectious. Documentation should clearly link the current condition to a history of leprosy, often including terms like "post-leprosy syndrome," "leprosy-related neuropathy," or "deformity due to healed leprosy."

• Always sequence this code after the specific manifestation of the sequela (e.g., a code for neuropathy or a specific deformity).
• Do not use this code for active leprosy; refer to codes in Chapter 1 (A30.-) for current infections.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the link between the current condition and a past history of leprosy.