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

This code signifies an injury or health condition resulting from the collapse of a dam or other man-made structure, which in turn caused earth movement. It is specifically used for encounters after the initial treatment of such an event. The earth movement could include landslides, mudslides, or ground instability directly attributable to the structural failure.

This code is appropriate for follow-up visits, rehabilitation, or ongoing management of conditions sustained due to a dam or man-made structure collapse that triggered earth movement. Examples include a patient presenting for physical therapy after a broken leg sustained in a landslide caused by a dam breach, or a patient seeking treatment for chronic respiratory issues developed after being trapped in debris from a building collapse that led to ground shifting.

• Ensure documentation clearly links the patient's current condition to the specified event and that it is a subsequent encounter.
• Always use in conjunction with an injury code (e.g., fracture, contusion) or other relevant diagnosis code describing the patient's specific health issue.
• Verify the "D" seventh character is appropriate for subsequent encounters, as opposed to "A" for initial or "S" for sequela.