Electrocution, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or late-developing complication resulting from an electrocution injury. It is used to report conditions that manifest after the initial acute phase of an electrical shock has passed, indicating a lasting effect on the patient's health.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, neurological deficits (e.g., neuropathy, paralysis), cardiac arrhythmias, or persistent psychological sequelae (e.g., PTSD) that are directly attributable to a past electrocution event. This code is appropriate when the patient is no longer in the acute treatment phase for the initial injury.

• Always use this "S" (sequela) seventh character for conditions that are residual effects of a past electrocution.
• Code the specific sequela first, then append this code as a secondary diagnosis to indicate its etiology.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a prior electrocution injury.