Explosion on board sailboat, sequela

This code signifies a health condition or injury that is a direct consequence of an explosion occurring on a sailboat. It indicates that the patient is presenting for treatment of a long-term effect or complication stemming from such an incident, rather than the initial acute injury.

Apply this code when documenting conditions like chronic pain, scarring, hearing loss, or psychological trauma that are directly attributable to an explosion previously sustained on a sailboat. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the sequela is being managed, after the initial acute injury has been treated.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past explosion on a sailboat.
• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., T90.5XXA for sequela of intracranial injury).
• The "S" seventh character indicates sequela, meaning the patient is seen for complications or conditions arising from the initial injury.