Military firearm discharge, undetermined intent, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health consequence or complication resulting from an injury sustained by a military firearm discharge where the intent (e.g., accidental, self-harm, assault) could not be determined at the time of the original injury. It indicates that the patient is now presenting for care related to a residual effect of that past, unclassified firearm incident.

Apply this code when a patient is seen for a chronic condition, disability, or other sequela directly attributable to a military firearm injury of undetermined intent that occurred in the past. This would include follow-up care for nerve damage, chronic pain, scarring, or organ dysfunction stemming from such an event.

• 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 a past military firearm injury of undetermined intent.
• Do not use for initial encounters or acute care of the original injury; this code is exclusively for sequelae.