Accidental discharge of hunting rifle, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from an unintentional discharge of a hunting rifle. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience residual effects, such as chronic pain, nerve damage, scarring, or functional limitations.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who sustained an injury from an accidental hunting rifle discharge and is now presenting with a sequela. This includes visits for rehabilitation, management of chronic symptoms, or evaluation of permanent impairments directly attributable to the past event.

• Always sequence the sequela code first, followed by a code describing the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, nerve damage).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past accidental hunting rifle discharge.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; it is exclusively for residual conditions.