Milt op involving rubber bullets, milt, sequela

This code signifies the long-term or residual effects resulting from injuries sustained by military personnel due to rubber bullets during military operations. These sequelae can encompass a wide range of physical and psychological conditions that persist after the initial injury has healed.

Use this code when documenting chronic pain, neurological deficits, scarring, psychological trauma (e.g., PTSD), or other lasting health issues directly attributable to a rubber bullet injury sustained by a service member in a military operational setting. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent conditions.

• Always assign this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past rubber bullet injury during military operations.
• This "S" code indicates sequela and should only be used for the late effects, not the initial injury.