Discharge of firework, sequela

This code indicates a health condition or injury that is a late effect or complication of a previous incident involving the discharge of a firework. It signifies that the initial firework injury has resolved, but its lasting consequences are now being treated.

This code is used when a patient presents with a current medical problem directly attributable to a firework discharge that occurred in the past. Examples include chronic pain from a burn scar, vision impairment from an eye injury, or hearing loss resulting from an explosion.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., burn scar, hearing loss).
• Do not use this code for acute firework injuries; those require an initial encounter or subsequent encounter code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past firework incident.