Legal intervnt w inj by tear gas, law enforc offl inj, sqla

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from an injury sustained by a law enforcement official due to tear gas during a legal intervention. It indicates that the initial tear gas exposure and injury have led to ongoing health issues or conditions.

This code is appropriate for documenting chronic respiratory problems, persistent skin irritation, eye damage, or other lasting health effects in a law enforcement officer, where the original injury was caused by tear gas during an official duty. It should be used when the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is presenting for treatment of the residual effects.

• Always sequence this code after the code(s) identifying the specific sequela (e.g., chronic bronchitis, corneal scar).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past tear gas exposure.
• Verify the patient is a law enforcement official and the injury occurred during a legal intervention.