Intentional self-harm by hot tap water, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from an intentional self-inflicted injury caused by hot tap water. It indicates that the acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual effects directly attributable to that specific event.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic scarring, contractures, nerve damage, or persistent pain that are directly linked to a past intentional self-harm incident involving hot tap water. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these lasting sequelae, not the initial acute injury.

• Always sequence this code after the code describing the specific sequela (e.g., T20.21XA for burn scar of head).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past intentional self-harm event involving hot tap water.
• This code is for sequelae only; do not use it for the initial acute injury or subsequent encounters for acute treatment.