Primary blast injury of bronchus, unspecified, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual effect from a primary blast injury specifically affecting the bronchus. It indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience sequelae directly attributable to the blast trauma. The "unspecified" nature means the specific bronchus affected is not documented.

Use this code for patients presenting with chronic respiratory issues, such as persistent cough, dyspnea, or recurrent infections, that are directly linked to a past primary blast injury to the bronchus. This applies when the initial acute injury has healed, but the lasting damage continues to impact the patient's health.

• Always ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past primary blast injury of the bronchus.
• If the specific bronchus (e.g., right main, left lower lobe) is identified, a more specific code should be used.
• This code is for the sequela itself; do not use it for the initial acute injury.