Accidental discharge of gas, air or sprng-op gun, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from an accidental injury caused by the discharge of a gas, air, or spring-operated gun. It signifies that the initial injury has healed, but residual problems or conditions persist as a direct result of that incident. These sequelae could include chronic pain, nerve damage, scarring, or functional limitations.

Use this code when documenting a patient's current condition that is a direct consequence of an accidental injury from a gas, air, or spring-operated gun that occurred in the past. This applies to follow-up encounters for chronic issues, rehabilitation, or management of permanent impairments stemming from the original event. It should be used in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code identifying the specific residual condition or complication.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past accidental discharge of the specified gun type.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; use the appropriate acute injury code with the 7th character for initial encounter.