Intentional self-harm by steam or hot vapors, sequela

This code signifies the long-term effects or complications arising from an individual's deliberate self-infliction of harm using steam or hot vapors. These sequelae can include chronic respiratory issues, scarring, or other persistent physical or psychological conditions resulting from the initial injury. It indicates that the primary injury has healed, but its lasting consequences are now being treated.

Assign this code when documenting the treatment of residual conditions directly attributable to a past intentional self-harm event involving steam or hot vapors. This is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the focus is on managing the chronic sequelae, rather than the acute injury itself. It should be used after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., a code for chronic bronchitis if that is the sequela).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past intentional self-harm event involving steam or hot vapors.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code from the X77.0XXA category.