Assault by other specified explosive, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from an assault involving an explosive device not otherwise specified. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual effects directly attributable to the past explosive assault. These sequelae can be physical, psychological, or a combination thereof.

Apply this code when documenting a patient's current medical condition that is a direct consequence of a past assault by an explosive device, and the acute phase of the injury has passed. This includes chronic pain, neurological deficits, scarring, psychological disorders like PTSD, or functional limitations stemming from such an event. It should be used for follow-up care related to these lasting effects.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past assault by an unspecified explosive.
• Do not use this code for the initial acute injury; instead, use the appropriate acute injury code from the X96 category.