War op w explosn due to acc disch of own munit, milt, sqla

This code signifies a long-term health condition or injury resulting from an explosion caused by the accidental detonation or discharge of a military service member's own munitions or launch device during war operations. It captures the lasting impact of such an event, indicating that the initial injury or condition has progressed to a sequela.

Use this code when documenting a current health problem directly attributable to an accidental explosion of own munitions during military conflict, where the acute phase of the injury has passed. This applies to conditions like chronic pain, amputations, PTSD, or other long-term effects that are a direct consequence of the original event.

• Ensure the medical record clearly links the current condition to the specified type of military incident.
• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., T90.5XXS for sequela of intracranial injury).
• The "S" at the end indicates sequela, meaning it's for conditions that are the late effects of an earlier injury.