Many conditions and diseases have "sequelae (late effects)," such as a CVA. How much time must elapse between the incident and the acute symptoms for a residual condition to be coded as a sequela (late effect)?

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There is no set time for a residual condition to be coded as a sequela (late effect) following an incident like a CVA. The determination depends on the individual case and the nature of the residual effects, rather than a fixed time period.

Many Conditions and Diseases Have "Sequelae (Late Effects)," Such as a CVA