War operations involving firearms pellets, milt, sequela

This code signifies the long-term or residual effects resulting from injuries sustained by military personnel due to firearm pellets during war operations. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but the patient continues to experience a lasting consequence directly attributable to that event.

Apply this code when documenting a current condition or symptom that is a direct sequela of a firearm pellet injury sustained by a service member during a war. This includes chronic pain, nerve damage, scarring, or functional limitations that persist after the acute phase of the original injury. It is used for follow-up encounters addressing these lasting effects.

• Always sequence this sequela code after the code for the specific nature of the sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past war-related firearm pellet injury.
• This code is for military personnel; do not use for civilian injuries.