Oth nonpowered-aircraft accidents injuring occupant, init

This code signifies an injury sustained by an occupant in a nonpowered aircraft (e.g., glider, hang glider, paraglider) accident, excluding those involving unpowered aircraft on the ground or during takeoff/landing. It indicates the initial phase of treatment for the injury resulting from such an incident.

Use this code when documenting an injury to a person who was inside or attached to a nonpowered aircraft that crashed or experienced an in-flight mishap. This applies to the very first encounter for the injury, such as in an emergency department or initial physician visit.

• Ensure the aircraft involved was truly nonpowered (e.g., not an ultralight with an engine).
• Verify the patient was an occupant of the aircraft, not a bystander.
• Confirm this is the initial encounter for the injury; subsequent encounters will use a different seventh character.