Accidental discharge from unsp firearms or gun, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health problem or condition that arose as a direct consequence of an accidental injury involving an unspecified firearm or gun. It indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but its lasting effects are still present and require ongoing medical attention.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current condition that is a residual effect of an accidental firearm discharge, and the specific type of firearm is not documented. Examples include chronic pain, nerve damage, or scar tissue formation resulting from such an incident, after the initial injury has healed.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, nerve damage).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past accidental firearm discharge.
• Avoid using this code for acute injuries; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code with the 7th character for initial encounter.