Other contact with pig, sequela

This code signifies a health condition or injury that is a lasting consequence of a previous encounter with a pig. It indicates that the initial incident with the pig has resolved, but its effects, such as chronic pain, scarring, or functional limitations, persist.

Use this code when documenting a patient's current condition that is directly attributed to a past injury or adverse event involving a pig. This applies to situations where the acute phase of the pig encounter has passed, and the patient is now being treated for the long-term sequelae. Examples include chronic infection from a pig bite, persistent nerve damage from a pig-related fall, or scar tissue from a pig-induced laceration.

• Always sequence this code after the code identifying the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, nonunion fracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past pig encounter.
• Do not use for acute injuries or initial encounters with pigs; those require codes from the initial encounter or subsequent encounter categories.