Commercial fixed-wing aircraft crash injuring occupant, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual involved in a crash of a commercial fixed-wing aircraft. It specifically indicates that the patient was an occupant of the aircraft at the time of the incident. The "initial encounter" designation means this code is used for the first time the patient is receiving active treatment for injuries resulting from this specific event.

Apply this code when documenting the initial medical care for a patient injured in a commercial airplane crash. This includes emergency room visits, initial hospital admissions, or the first outpatient visit directly following the accident. It is appropriate for any occupant, whether a passenger or crew member, who sustained injuries.

• Always assign an external cause code (V95.31XA) in conjunction with an injury code (e.g., fracture, contusion).
• Ensure the seventh character "A" (initial encounter) is used only for the first time the patient is seen for this injury.
• Distinguish between commercial and private aircraft; different codes apply for private aircraft incidents.