War op involving oth firearms discharge, milt, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication arising from injuries sustained by military personnel due to the discharge of firearms other than those specifically categorized (e.g., rifles, handguns) during war operations. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but its lasting effects are now being treated or evaluated.

Apply this code when documenting a sequela (late effect) of a war-related injury involving an unspecified firearm discharge in a military service member. This would be used for conditions such as chronic pain, nerve damage, scarring, or functional limitations directly attributable to such an event, presenting long after the acute injury phase.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past war-related firearm injury in military personnel.
• Verify that the firearm involved is not more specifically classified elsewhere (e.g., Y36.41- for rifles, Y36.42- for handguns).