Bitten by shark, sequela

This code signifies a past injury resulting from a shark bite, where the patient is now experiencing residual effects or complications directly attributable to that original bite. It indicates that the acute phase of the injury has passed, but the patient continues to be affected by its aftermath.

Use this code when documenting follow-up care for a patient who sustained a shark bite in the past and is presenting with chronic pain, scarring, nerve damage, limited range of motion, or other long-term sequelae directly related to the original injury. It is appropriate for conditions that have stabilized but continue to impact the patient's health or function.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, nonunion).
• This code is for sequela only; do not use for initial encounters or active treatment of an acute shark bite.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the previous shark bite.