Milt op involving oth firearms discharge, milt, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication resulting from a military operation where an individual, identified as military personnel, was injured by the discharge of a firearm other than a rifle, shotgun, or pistol. This indicates a past event with ongoing medical implications.

Apply this code when documenting a sequela (e.g., chronic pain, nerve damage, scarring, amputation) directly attributable to a firearm injury sustained by military personnel during a military operation. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing the residual effects of such an injury, even if the original injury occurred years prior.

• 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 a past military firearm injury.
• The "S" at the end indicates sequela; do not use this code for the initial injury encounter.