Contact with sword or dagger, sequela

This code indicates a health condition or complication arising as a direct consequence of a past injury involving a sword or dagger. It signifies that the acute injury has resolved, but its lasting effects, such as chronic pain, scarring, nerve damage, or functional impairment, are now being addressed.

This code is appropriate when a patient presents for treatment of a long-term sequela directly attributable to a previous injury from a sword or dagger. Examples include managing chronic neuropathic pain from a past stab wound, reconstructive surgery for disfiguring scars, or physical therapy for persistent functional deficits. It should not be used for the initial acute injury.

• Always sequence the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, nerve damage) first, followed by this external cause code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical sword/dagger injury.
• This code is for sequelae only; use appropriate acute injury codes for initial encounters.