Glider (nonpowered) collision injuring occupant, init encntr

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual occupying a non-powered glider during a collision event. The collision could involve another object, terrain, or another aircraft, resulting in trauma to the glider's occupant. This specific code is used for the initial treatment of the injury.

Apply this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient injured while inside a glider that was involved in a collision. This includes incidents such as a glider crashing into the ground, striking a tree, or colliding with another unpowered aircraft. It is appropriate for the very first medical attention received for the injuries from this specific accident.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the patient was an occupant of a non-powered glider.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for treatment of the injuries sustained in the collision.
• Always code external cause codes (V-codes) with an accompanying injury code to fully describe the patient's condition.