Explosion on board passenger ship, sequela

This code signifies a long-term or residual health issue resulting from an individual's exposure to an explosion that occurred on a passenger ship. It indicates that the initial acute injuries have resolved, but the patient continues to experience related complications or conditions.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who previously sustained injuries from an explosion on a passenger vessel and is now presenting with a sequela. This could include chronic pain, neurological deficits, psychological trauma, or other persistent conditions directly attributable to the original incident.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past explosion on a passenger ship.
• This code is for sequelae, not acute injuries; use appropriate acute injury codes for the initial encounter.
• Always code the specific nature of the sequela first, followed by this external cause code.