Terrorism w nuclear weapons, civilian injured, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health consequence or complication arising from a civilian's exposure to a terrorist act involving nuclear weapons. It indicates that the initial injury or illness has resolved, but the patient is now experiencing a residual effect directly attributable to that event. These sequelae can range from chronic radiation sickness to various cancers or psychological disorders.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are direct, lasting effects of a nuclear terrorism incident on a civilian, occurring after the acute phase of injury or illness has passed. This would include follow-up care for radiation-induced cancers, chronic organ damage, or persistent mental health issues stemming from the initial exposure. It is appropriate for use in subsequent encounters for these long-term complications.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., C00-D49 for neoplasms, I00-I99 for circulatory conditions).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past nuclear terrorism event.
• This "S" (sequela) character indicates that the condition being treated is a late effect, not an acute injury.