Spacecraft collision injuring occupant, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual while they were an occupant within a spacecraft involved in a collision. The injury is a direct result of the impact event between the spacecraft and another object or entity.

This code is appropriate for documenting injuries to astronauts or space tourists who are harmed during an in-flight collision of their spacecraft. It would be used in cases of impact with space debris, another spacecraft, or an unforeseen celestial body during space travel.

• Always assign an additional code(s) for the specific injury sustained by the occupant.
• Ensure this code is only used for the initial encounter for treatment of the injury.
• Distinguish from codes for ground vehicle collisions or aircraft accidents.