Terorsm w oth explosn and fragmt, publ sfty offcl inj, sqla

This code signifies a long-term health consequence or complication arising from an injury sustained by a public safety official during a terrorist act involving an explosion or fragmentation device, excluding those specifically categorized as nuclear, biological, or chemical. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but the patient continues to experience residual effects.

Apply this code when documenting a current health condition directly attributable to an injury sustained by a public safety officer in a past terrorist event involving an explosion or fragmentation. This is used for follow-up encounters where the sequela, not the acute injury, is being treated or evaluated.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., scar, chronic pain, amputation status).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past terrorist incident and identifies the patient as a public safety official.
• Verify that the explosion was not due to nuclear, biological, or chemical agents, as those have specific terrorism codes.