Assault by hunting rifle, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from an injury sustained during an assault involving a hunting rifle. It indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual effects, such as chronic pain, functional limitations, or psychological sequelae.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being treated for a current health problem that is a direct consequence of a past assault by a hunting rifle. Examples include follow-up visits for nerve damage, scar tissue complications, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) directly attributed to the assault. It should be used after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Always assign an additional code(s) to specify the nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, specific functional impairment).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past assault by a hunting rifle.
• This code is for sequela only; do not use for the initial acute injury or subsequent acute complications.