Oth intentional self-harm by crashing of motor vehicle, init

This code signifies an act of self-harm where an individual deliberately causes a motor vehicle to crash, but the specific method of crashing is not further specified or falls outside other defined categories. It indicates the initial phase of treatment for injuries sustained from such an event.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial encounter for a patient who has intentionally crashed a motor vehicle as a means of self-harm, and the crash mechanism isn't precisely described (e.g., not specifically hitting a stationary object, overturning, etc.). It should be used when the intent to self-harm is clearly documented in the medical record.

• Always sequence this code after the primary injury code(s) resulting from the crash.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states the intentional nature of the crash and the self-harm intent.
• Do not use if the crash was accidental, even if the patient has underlying mental health issues.