Assault by unspecified firearm discharge, sequela

This code signifies a long-term complication or condition arising from an injury sustained due to an assault involving an unspecified firearm discharge. It indicates that the initial acute injury has resolved, but its lasting effects are still present and require ongoing medical attention.

Apply this code when documenting conditions such as chronic pain, nerve damage, scarring, or psychological sequelae (e.g., PTSD) that are directly attributable to a past assault by an unknown type of firearm. This code is appropriate for encounters where the focus is on managing these persistent after-effects, rather than the initial acute injury.

• 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 assault by an unspecified firearm.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; it is exclusively for long-term effects.