Terrorism, secondary effects, civilian injured, sequela

This code signifies the long-term or residual health problems experienced by a civilian who was injured as a direct result of a terrorist act. It captures the lasting impact of such an event, differentiating it from the acute injuries sustained at the time of the incident. This includes both physical and psychological sequelae.

Apply this code when documenting conditions that are a direct consequence of injuries sustained during a terrorist attack, and these conditions are now chronic or long-standing. Examples include persistent pain, neurological deficits, or severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) stemming from the original terrorist event. It should be used for follow-up encounters after the initial acute injury has been treated.

• Always sequence this code after the specific diagnosis code(s) for the sequela itself (e.g., G83.9 for paralysis, F43.10 for PTSD).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past terrorist event, indicating it is a "sequela" or "due to" the original injury.
• This code is for civilian victims; different codes exist for military personnel or first responders.