Other effects of lightning, subsequent encounter

This code signifies a patient's follow-up care for health issues resulting from a lightning strike, excluding direct burns or electrocution. These "other effects" can encompass a wide range of non-burn injuries, neurological sequelae, or psychological impacts.

Apply this code when documenting subsequent visits for conditions like hearing loss, cataracts, neurological deficits (e.g., memory problems, headaches), or psychological distress (e.g., PTSD) that are directly attributable to a past lightning strike. This is used after the initial treatment phase for the acute injury.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a previous lightning strike.
• Always use in conjunction with additional codes to specify the exact nature of the "other effect" (e.g., H90.3 for sensorineural hearing loss).
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine care during the healing or recovery phase.