Assault by other gas, air or spring-operated gun, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from an injury sustained due to an assault involving a non-firearm projectile weapon, such as a BB gun, pellet gun, or airsoft gun. The injury itself occurred in the past, and the patient is now presenting for treatment of a residual effect directly attributable to that assault.

Apply this code when a patient presents with a chronic issue, scar, nerve damage, or other lasting consequence directly linked to a prior assault by an air, gas, or spring-operated gun. This code is appropriate for follow-up care related to the sequela, not the initial acute injury. It should be used in conjunction with a code describing the specific nature of the sequela.

• Always sequence this sequela code second, following the code for the specific condition or nature of the sequela.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past assault by a non-firearm projectile weapon.
• Distinguish carefully from acute injury codes; this code is exclusively for residual effects.