Striking against or struck by oth automobile airbag, sequela

This code describes injuries or conditions that are a late effect or complication resulting from an impact with an automobile airbag other than the driver's side. This includes passenger-side airbags, side curtain airbags, or knee airbags. The sequela could manifest days, weeks, or even years after the initial airbag deployment.

Use this code when documenting a current condition or symptom that is directly attributable to a past incident where a patient was struck by a non-driver's side automobile airbag. This is appropriate for chronic pain, scarring, nerve damage, or other long-term effects stemming from such an event.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past airbag deployment incident.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates a sequela; do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute injury.