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

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from a civilian's exposure to fragments from an improvised explosive device (IED) during military operations. It indicates that the initial injury has healed, but its lasting effects are still present and require ongoing medical attention.

Apply this code when documenting a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nerve damage, scarring, psychological trauma) directly attributable to an IED fragment injury sustained by a civilian during military operations. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters after the acute phase of the injury has passed.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past IED fragment injury and specifies the civilian status of the patient.
• Do not use for acute injuries; this code is exclusively for the late effects or complications.