Collapse of dam or man-made struct cause earth movmnt, sqla

This code signifies a delayed health effect resulting from earth movement caused by the collapse of a dam or other man-made structure. It indicates that the patient's current condition is a direct consequence of such an event, which occurred in the past. This is used when the initial injury or event has resolved, but the patient continues to experience related health issues.

This code is appropriate for patients presenting with long-term physical or psychological sequelae directly attributable to earth movement caused by a dam or man-made structure collapse. Examples include chronic pain from injuries sustained during the event, respiratory issues from prolonged dust exposure, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) directly linked to the disaster. It should be used after the acute phase of the disaster has passed.

• Always use in conjunction with a code identifying the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, PTSD).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past collapse event and subsequent earth movement.
• This is a "sequela" code, indicating a late effect, not an acute injury from the initial event.