Assault by crashing of aircraft, initial encounter

This code signifies an injury or health condition resulting from an assault where an aircraft was intentionally crashed as a weapon. It covers the initial phase of treatment for the victim of such an event.

Apply this code when a patient presents with injuries sustained from an act of violence involving an aircraft being deliberately crashed into them or their location. This would be used for the first encounter for treatment of these injuries.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the incident was an intentional act of assault, not an accidental crash.
• Always use with an external cause code (V-code) to specify the type of aircraft involved and the circumstances.
• Remember the "A" at the end indicates an initial encounter for care.