Assault by airgun discharge, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury resulting from an intentional act of violence where an airgun was the weapon. The injury is a direct consequence of being shot by a projectile from an airgun, such as a BB gun or pellet gun, inflicted by another person. This code specifically captures the initial phase of treatment for such an injury.

Use this code when documenting the initial encounter for a patient presenting with an injury sustained from an assault involving an airgun. This applies to emergency department visits, initial hospital admissions, or the first outpatient visit for this specific injury. It is appropriate for cases where the intent of harm by another individual using an airgun is clearly documented.

• Always sequence this code as the primary diagnosis when it is the reason for the encounter.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the injury was due to an "assault" and the weapon was an "airgun."
• Pair with an external cause code (e.g., Y00.-) to provide more specific details about the perpetrator if known and documented.