Assault by sword or dagger, sequela

This code indicates a health condition or complication arising as a direct consequence of a past assault involving a sword or dagger. It signifies that the original injury has healed, but its lasting effects, such as chronic pain, scarring, nerve damage, or psychological trauma, are still present and being treated.

Use this code when documenting and billing for the long-term care, treatment, or evaluation of a patient experiencing residual effects from a previous assault by a sword or dagger. This applies to follow-up visits for conditions directly attributable to the original injury, even if the acute injury itself occurred months or years prior.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) identifying the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar, nerve damage).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past assault by sword or dagger.
• Do not use for acute injuries; this code is exclusively for sequelae.