Occupant of aircraft injured in oth air transport acc, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by an occupant of an aircraft during an air transport accident, specifically when the patient is receiving follow-up care for that injury. It indicates that the initial treatment has concluded, and the patient is now in a recovery or rehabilitation phase.

Apply this code for subsequent visits related to an injury from an air transport accident, such as physical therapy, follow-up orthopedic appointments, or wound care after initial hospital discharge. It is appropriate when the patient is no longer in the acute phase of treatment but still requires ongoing management for the original injury.

• Always pair with an external cause code (V95-V97) to fully describe the accident.
• Ensure the 7th character 'D' (subsequent encounter) is appropriate for the service being rendered.
• Do not use for initial treatment of the injury; use the 'A' (initial encounter) 7th character for acute care.