War operations involving rubber bullets, civilian, sequela

This code signifies the long-term or residual effects resulting from injuries sustained by a civilian due to the use of rubber bullets during war operations. It indicates that the acute phase of the injury has passed, and the patient is now presenting with chronic conditions or complications directly attributable to that past event.

Apply this code when documenting follow-up care for a civilian patient experiencing sequelae from a rubber bullet injury sustained during war. This includes conditions like chronic pain, nerve damage, scarring, or psychological trauma that are a direct consequence of the original injury. This code is appropriate when the initial injury occurred in a war zone and involved rubber bullets.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., chronic pain, scar).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past war-related rubber bullet injury.
• The "S" in the 7th character indicates sequela, meaning it should be used for complications or conditions arising after the acute injury has healed.