Avalanche, landslide, or mudslide, initial encounter

This code identifies injuries or health conditions sustained by an individual directly resulting from an avalanche, landslide, or mudslide. It signifies the initial presentation of these injuries for treatment.

Apply this code when documenting the first encounter for a patient who has been affected by a natural disaster involving significant earth or snow movement. This includes injuries like fractures, contusions, or hypothermia directly attributable to being caught in or impacted by such an event.

• Always assign an additional code(s) for the specific injuries sustained.
• Ensure the "A" seventh character is used only for the initial encounter for treatment.
• Distinguish from other environmental events; this code is specific to earth/snow movement.