Person injured wh brd/alit from military vehicle, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual during the act of getting on or off a military vehicle. This includes injuries occurring during the process of entering or exiting, such as falls, slips, or being struck by a component of the vehicle. It specifically denotes the initial medical encounter for such an injury.

Apply this code when a patient presents with an injury directly resulting from boarding or alighting from any type of military vehicle, including tanks, personnel carriers, or transport trucks. This code is appropriate for the first time the patient is seen for this specific injury.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the injury occurred during the act of entering or exiting a military vehicle.
• This "initial encounter" code is used for the entire period a patient is receiving active treatment for the injury.
• Always code the specific nature of the injury (e.g., fracture, sprain) in addition to this external cause code.