Helicopter collision injuring occupant, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained by an occupant involved in a collision involving a helicopter. It specifically captures the event where the helicopter itself was involved in a crash or impact, leading to injury of someone inside the aircraft.

Apply this code for patients presenting with injuries directly resulting from a helicopter collision. This includes scenarios such as a helicopter crash landing, mid-air collision, or impact with terrain or structures while occupied.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was an occupant of the helicopter at the time of the collision.
• This code is for the initial encounter for treatment of the injury; subsequent encounters will require different seventh characters.
• Always code the specific injury(ies) sustained by the patient in addition to this external cause code.