Explosion and rupture of pressurized-gas tank, sequela

This code signifies the long-term or residual effects resulting from an injury caused by the explosion or rupture of a pressurized-gas tank. These sequelae can include chronic pain, scarring, neurological deficits, or functional impairments that persist after the initial healing of the acute injury.

Use this code when documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of a past injury involving an exploding or rupturing pressurized-gas tank, and these conditions are still present and being treated. This applies to follow-up encounters for complications or chronic issues stemming from the original incident.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code(s) for the specific residual condition(s) being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past explosion of a pressurized-gas tank.
• Do not use for initial encounters or active treatment of the acute injury; those require acute injury codes.