Assault by push/place victim in front of train, init

This diagnosis code signifies an injury or harm resulting from an intentional act where an individual is forcibly propelled or positioned in the path of a moving train, such as a subway train. It specifically captures the violent nature of the assault and the mechanism of injury involving a train.

This code is appropriate for documenting the initial treatment of a patient who has sustained injuries due to being pushed or placed in front of a train by another person. It should be used when the medical record clearly indicates an assault as the cause of the incident.

• Always ensure the documentation explicitly states the incident was an assault and involved a train.
• Pair this code with an external cause code for the specific injury sustained (e.g., fracture, internal injury).
• Verify the encounter is the initial encounter for treatment of the injuries from this specific incident.