Milt op w fragmt of improv explosv device, milt, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from a military operation where the patient, a military service member, was injured by fragments from an improvised explosive device (IED). It indicates that the current medical issue is a direct consequence of that past IED-related trauma.

Apply this code when documenting any sequela (late effect) of an IED fragment injury sustained by military personnel during a military operation. This includes chronic pain, neurological deficits, sensory loss, or other lasting physical or psychological issues directly attributable to the original IED blast.

• Always sequence the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nerve damage) first, followed by this external cause code.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past IED fragment injury in a military operational setting.
• This code is for military personnel only; use other external cause codes for civilian IED injuries.