Collapse of dam or man-made struct cause earth movmnt, init

This code signifies an injury or health condition resulting from the failure of a dam or other man-made structure, which subsequently leads to earth movement such as a landslide or mudslide. It captures the direct impact of such an event on an individual's health.

Apply this code when documenting the initial treatment of a patient who has sustained injuries due to a dam collapse or other structural failure that triggered earth movement. This includes scenarios where the patient was directly impacted by falling debris, buried, or injured during evacuation from the affected area.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the patient's condition to the collapse of a man-made structure and subsequent earth movement.
• This "A" seventh character indicates an initial encounter for active treatment of the injury.
• Always code additional injuries sustained by the patient, such as fractures, crush injuries, or asphyxiation, in conjunction with this external cause code.