Person injured wh brd/alit from aircraft, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual during the process of entering or exiting an aircraft, specifically when the patient is receiving follow-up care for that injury. This includes incidents occurring on the jet bridge, stairs, or directly on the tarmac while boarding or deplaning.

Utilize this code for subsequent encounters related to an injury that occurred as a direct result of boarding or alighting from an aircraft. This applies to patients returning for follow-up appointments, wound care, physical therapy, or any ongoing treatment stemming from the initial incident.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the injury occurred during the boarding or alighting process from an aircraft.
• Verify that the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment, as indicated by the "D" seventh character.
• Always code the specific injury first, followed by this external cause code.