Assault by shotgun, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from an assault where a shotgun was the weapon. It indicates that the patient is presenting for treatment of a residual effect of the original injury, rather than the initial acute injury itself. These sequelae can include chronic pain, neurological deficits, scarring, or psychological trauma.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for the management of a condition that is a direct consequence of a past assault by shotgun. This applies to follow-up visits for ongoing care related to the injury, after the acute phase has passed. It is appropriate for conditions like chronic osteomyelitis from a shotgun wound, or persistent nerve damage.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past shotgun assault.
• Do not use for the initial acute injury; refer to the appropriate acute injury code for that phase of care.