Milt op involving explosion of marine weapons, milt, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication arising from a military service member's exposure to an explosion of a marine weapon other than a torpedo, mine, or depth-charge. It indicates that the initial injury or event occurred in the past, and the patient is now presenting with residual effects.

Apply this code when documenting a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, PTSD, hearing loss, neurological deficits) directly attributable to an explosion of a non-specified marine weapon during military operations. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters where the acute injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience related health issues.

• Requires a seventh character "S" to indicate sequela.
• Always sequence this code after the code(s) for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past military explosion event.