Struck by shark, sequela

This code indicates a health condition or complication that is a residual effect of a previous injury sustained from being struck by a shark. It is used when the initial acute injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience long-term problems directly attributable to that event.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, nerve damage, scarring, or psychological sequelae (e.g., PTSD) that developed as a direct result of a shark strike. This code is appropriate for encounters where the patient is being treated for these lasting effects, not the initial acute injury.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) identifying the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past shark strike.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute treatment of a shark bite; use the acute injury code for that encounter.