Spacecraft collision injuring occupant, subsequent encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained by an occupant due to a collision involving a spacecraft, specifically when the patient is receiving follow-up care for that injury. It indicates that the initial treatment for the incident has already occurred, and the patient is now presenting for subsequent management, such as wound checks, rehabilitation, or monitoring of complications.

Use this code for patients who are returning for medical attention related to injuries they previously sustained in a spacecraft collision. This includes scenarios like follow-up appointments for fractures, concussion management, or ongoing physical therapy resulting from the initial incident. It should be applied after the initial encounter for the injury has been coded.

• Always use in conjunction with an external cause code (V-Y codes) to fully describe the circumstances of the injury.
• Requires an additional code for the specific injury sustained (e.g., fracture, sprain, internal injury).
• The "D" seventh character indicates a subsequent encounter, meaning the patient is receiving routine follow-up care for the injury.