Forced landing of helicopter injuring occupant, init encntr

This code describes injuries sustained by an individual involved in an emergency or unplanned helicopter landing that was not a controlled, routine descent. The landing was necessitated by an unforeseen circumstance, resulting in harm to an occupant. This code specifically captures the initial treatment for these injuries.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient who was injured during an unscheduled, non-routine helicopter landing. This includes situations such as mechanical failure, adverse weather conditions, or other emergencies requiring an immediate, unplanned touchdown. It is appropriate for the first visit related to the injuries sustained in such an event.

• Always assign an additional code(s) for the specific injury(ies) sustained by the occupant.
• Ensure the seventh character "A" is used for the initial encounter of care for the injury.
• Distinguish from codes for crashes or collisions; this code is for a forced landing event.