Glider (nonpowered) explosion injuring occupant, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from an occupant being injured in a nonpowered glider explosion. It indicates that the primary injury event has passed, and the patient is now experiencing the residual effects or sequelae of that explosion. These sequelae could include chronic pain, scarring, neurological deficits, or psychological trauma directly attributable to the original incident.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current medical condition that is a direct consequence of an injury sustained during a nonpowered glider explosion, and the initial injury has healed or stabilized. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the focus is on managing the chronic effects rather than the acute injury. Use it for conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic pain syndromes, or permanent disfigurement stemming from the explosion.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., a code for chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past glider explosion.
• Verify the "S" seventh character is appropriate for sequela, indicating a late effect.