Oth injury to person on ground due to air trnsp acc, subs

This code signifies an injury sustained by an individual on the ground, not a passenger or crew member, as a result of an air transport accident. It specifically applies to follow-up care for such an injury, indicating that the initial treatment has already been provided. This could include injuries from falling debris, impact from an aircraft, or other related incidents.

Use this code for subsequent encounters when a patient is receiving ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, or follow-up for injuries initially sustained due to an air transport accident while they were on the ground. This includes scenarios like physical therapy for a fracture, wound care for burns, or psychological counseling for trauma related to the event, after the initial acute care phase.

• Ensure the encounter is for follow-up care, not the initial treatment, as indicated by the "D" seventh character.
• Always code the specific nature of the injury (e.g., fracture, burn) first, followed by this external cause code.
• Verify that the patient was on the ground and not an occupant of the aircraft at the time of the accident.