Terrorism w suicide bomber, publ sfty offcl injured, sequela

This code signifies a long-term consequence or complication arising from injuries sustained by a public safety official during a terrorist act involving a suicide bomber. It indicates that the initial injury has resolved, but a residual condition or effect persists, requiring ongoing medical attention or impacting the individual's health.

Apply this code when documenting a chronic condition, disability, or other lasting health issue directly attributable to an injury sustained by a public safety official in a suicide bomber attack. This would be used in follow-up encounters after the initial acute injury has been treated and the patient is experiencing a sequela.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, amputation status, PTSD).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the original terrorist incident involving a suicide bomber and the patient's role as a public safety official.
• Verify the patient is indeed a public safety official (e.g., police, firefighter, EMT) as defined by the code's intent.