Other contact with shark, sequela

This code describes the long-term effects or complications arising from a past encounter with a shark, excluding bites. These sequelae can include chronic pain, scarring, psychological trauma, or functional limitations directly attributable to the original incident.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are residual effects of a previous non-bite shark contact. This is appropriate for follow-up visits where the patient is being treated for ongoing issues stemming from the initial event, such as a near-miss causing a fall and subsequent chronic back pain, or psychological distress from a close encounter.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, scar, PTSD).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past "other contact with shark" event.
• Do not use for acute injuries from the initial encounter; this code is exclusively for sequelae.