Other contact with sea lion, sequela

This code signifies a health condition or injury that is a residual effect of a past encounter with a sea lion. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient is still experiencing long-term complications or consequences directly attributable to that event.

Apply this code when documenting a current condition that is a sequela of a previous sea lion contact, such as chronic pain, nerve damage, scarring, or psychological distress. This code is appropriate when the acute injury has resolved, but the patient requires ongoing treatment for the lasting effects.

• Always sequence this code after the code describing the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past sea lion encounter.
• Do not use for acute injuries from a sea lion; those require an initial encounter code.