What is sequela or "late effects" in the ICD-10-CM coding guidelines?
A) It is the acute injury or illness right after it has happened
B) It is considered to be the one-month timeframe after an acute injury or illness
C) Sequela is considered to be the effect after the acute phase of the illness or injury within three months of the initial episode
D) Sequela is considered to be the residual effect after the acute phase of the injury or illness without a time limit imposed on it
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