Airgun discharge, undetermined intent, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from an injury caused by an airgun discharge, where the intent of the discharge (e.g., accidental, self-harm, assault) could not be determined. It indicates that the patient is presenting for care related to a residual effect of such an injury that occurred in the past.

Apply this code when a patient is being treated for a sequela, or late effect, of an airgun injury where the original intent was unknown. This would include follow-up care for chronic pain, nerve damage, scarring, or other lasting impairments directly attributable to the past airgun discharge.

• Always use in conjunction with a code describing the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, nerve damage).
• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury was due to an airgun and that the intent was undetermined.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela, meaning the initial injury has healed and the patient is now being treated for its residual effects.