Civilian injured by military aircraft, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury sustained by a non-military individual as a direct result of an incident involving a military aircraft. This includes injuries from crashes, falling debris, or other direct contact with the aircraft, where the injured party is not a member of the armed forces.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment for a civilian who has been injured by a military aircraft. Examples include a bystander hit by a crashing military jet, or a person on the ground struck by a part that detached from a military helicopter.

• Always assign an external cause code (V97.811A) in conjunction with a code for the specific injury sustained.
• Ensure the "A" for initial encounter is used only for the first time the patient is seen for this specific injury.
• Verify that the injured party is explicitly documented as a civilian and the aircraft involved is military.