Assault by antipersonnel bomb, subsequent encounter

This code signifies injuries sustained from an antipersonnel bomb due to an assault, specifically when the patient is receiving follow-up care for these injuries. This includes ongoing treatment, rehabilitation, or management of complications that arise after the initial acute phase of care.

This code is appropriate for encounters where a patient is being seen for complications, sequelae, or continued treatment related to injuries originally caused by an antipersonnel bomb assault. Examples include wound care, physical therapy for blast injuries, or psychological counseling for trauma stemming from the event, after the initial hospitalization or emergency room visit.

• Ensure the encounter is for subsequent care, not the initial treatment of the acute injury.
• Always code with additional codes to specify the nature of the injury(ies) sustained.
• Verify that the mechanism of injury was explicitly an "antipersonnel bomb" and an "assault."