Civilian injured by military aircraft, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication arising from an injury sustained by a civilian due to a military aircraft. This includes physical injuries, psychological trauma, or other health sequelae directly attributable to the incident. The injury itself occurred in the past, and the patient is now presenting for treatment of its lasting effects.

Apply this code when a civilian patient is being treated for a current health problem that is a direct consequence of an injury caused by a military aircraft at some point in the past. Examples include chronic pain from a fracture sustained during the incident, PTSD developed after witnessing the event, or ongoing respiratory issues from exposure to hazardous materials released during the crash. This code is appropriate for follow-up care related to such past injuries.

• Always use this code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., T91.1XXS for sequela of fracture).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the past injury involving a military aircraft.
• Do not use this code for acute injuries; it is specifically for the long-term effects or complications.