Glider (nonpowered) fire injuring occupant, sequela

This code signifies a past injury sustained by an individual involved in a fire aboard a non-motorized glider. It is used to indicate a condition or complication arising as a direct result of that previous fire-related incident.

This code is appropriate when documenting a current health problem that is a long-term consequence or residual effect of a glider fire injury. Examples include chronic pain, scarring, respiratory issues, or psychological trauma stemming from the original event.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past glider fire injury.
• A 7th character of 'S' indicates sequela, meaning the initial injury has healed and the current encounter addresses a residual effect.